Accountant

Accountant

• Boston, MA
• Hybrid - Up to $90k DOE: This Robert Half partner company is a nationwide legal firm looking to add an Accountant to their growing team in Boston.

• 3+ years of experience with public or operational accounting including GL and reconciliations.

This position also comes with multiple benefits and perks including flexible work arrangements, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, and retirement & savings plans.

Ideally, the Accountant will work with minimal supervision and independent discretion.

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents to ensure that transactions are processed in accordance with firm policy, i.e. properly approved, documented and charged/credited.
• Supports the monthly close process by completed required items timely and investigating variances when needed.
• Participates and supports the budgeting and reforecast process on accounts owned/maintained by the accounting team.
• Prepares a variety of complex financial transactions and reporting including but not limited to: VAT support for filings, bank reconciliations (and resolves any reconciling items as needed), statutory book trial balance preparation, and journal entries.
• Reconciles and analyzes the financial activity for selected general ledger accounts each month and investigates large and unusual transactions.
• Help prepare internal reporting items like financial statements and monthly/quarter spend details on professional development accounts.
• Communicates effectively across teams and meets established deadlines.
• Documents current procedures and recommends ways to improve internal controls and productivity.
• Looks to find efficiencies and automation in everyday tasks, not afraid to question the status quo.
• Provides back-up for other team members, has and builds a knowledge set outside of own responsibility.
• Supports the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams with day-to-day banking transactions – Wires, ACH, SEPA, Bacs, Transfers on multiple different banking platforms and in different currencies.
• Key team member in preparing year end schedules and analyses for the external auditors and tax preparers for domestic and international entities.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree. required
• Proven abilities to communicate with all levels of the firm professionally.
• Experience working in a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Can handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing as necessary.
• Ability to understand, adhere and apply department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of “Aderant Expert” financial software and experience with international transactions would be a plus.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks