Job Description

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities are financial statement preparation, general ledger account reconciliations, developing key reports that assist firm management in strategic planning, and approving wires. Other duties include: the setup of timekeepers in the accounting software, compiling information for survey participation, assisting in analysis of lateral attorneys and firm mergers; creating ad hoc reports.

Responsibilities:

 

• Financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting.
• Develop, maintain and report financial and operating information.
• Approve wires.
• General ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist in analysis of lateral attorneys and firm mergers.
• Compile information for survey participation.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems and procedures to ensure accurate and complete financial records.

Supervision Received and/or Given:

Works under general supervision from the CFO receiving both oral and written instructions.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and oral communications skills – must relate well to all levels of internal and external customers and staff.
• Excellent collaborative skills.
• Three to five years hands-on experience.
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred but not required.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

 

• Experience with Elite Financial Systems or other integrated professional services accounting system beneficial.

Working Conditions: 
 
This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer.  At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule.  Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.

Please note this position is not remote and in our New Orleans Office.  

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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