Senior Accountant (Los Angeles)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and providing financial insights to support decision-making. The Senior Accountant will work closely with internal teams and take direct ownership of essential accounting processes, including time entry close, general ledger close and year-end close. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and experience to manage these responsibilities with minimal supervision and should have hands-on experience with Aderant, a solid understanding of law firm accounting principles and experience in managing general ledger entries, business taxes, partner equity and more. This position will be hybrid remote (onsite 2+ days per week), is located in our Los Angeles office and will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

The salary range for the position of Senior Accountant at Nossaman is $101,000 to $125,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range. However, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the monthly time entry close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all time entries
Lead the monthly general ledger close, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded and reconciled accurately
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
Manage year-end close activities, ensuring timely completion in accordance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines
Prepare journal entries, including depreciation, accruals and adjustments, in line with firm policies and accounting principles
Handle the preparation and filing of business taxes, including income taxes, property taxes and other firm-specific tax obligations
Support the management of equity partner capital accounts, ensuring accurate tracking of capital contributions, distributions and compensation
Oversee the 1099 reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate filing in compliance with applicable regulations
Reconcile ChromeRiver transactions, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to firm policies
Compute and ensure compliance with excise tax regulations specific to the firm
Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders using advanced tools such as PowerPivot, SQL, or other reporting systems
Collaborate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations during the audit process
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting principles, legal regulations and internal policies
Additional accounting tasks and projects as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in a law firm or similar professional services environment
Hands-on experience with Aderant or similar legal billing/accounting software is required
Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, depreciation and tax filings in a law firm setting
Advanced Excel skills are required. Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS, EIS, PowerPivot, or SQL is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with partners and internal teams
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise integrity when handling sensitive financial information

The successful candidate must be proactive, customer service oriented, energetic and reliable. As with all Firm positions, impeccable integrity, excellent judgment and sensitivity to others are essential. Enthusiasm, diverse interests and a good sense of humor are also useful and appreciated.

Nossaman offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.

Nossaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status or any other category protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of Nossaman’s employment lifecycle including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities.

Nossaman LLP is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.

Agency submissions by invitation only. Unsolicited submissions will not be accepted.

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