Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (fully onsite to start off, hybrid to follow)

Duration: Permanent

Perm Salary: $80,000-110,000 (must be justified by years of experience and skills)

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 7 years of experience in accounting
• Experience working in a law firm or the legal industry
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Experience working with the full accounting life cycle
• Thorough Accounts Payable experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Plusses:

• CPA Certification
• Experience using ProLaw software
• Experience building out financial models

Day-to-day:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Accountant for one of our law firm clients who specialize in plaintiff law. The role will be hybrid remote, working three days in office, two days remotely, after a few months of on-site training in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

In this role, you will be joining an accounting/finance team of about 10 people. As a Senior Accountant you will be assisting with the financial operations of our client, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the finance team and report directly to the Finance Manager. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. The ideal candidate will help mentor and train the accounting staff.

Additional Responsibilities will include:

• Manage the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends and variances.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Provide financial analysis and support for special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.