Senior Accountant

Role Description

Reporting to the Briefly Legal Support (“Briefly”) Controller, the Senior Accountant will serve as the right-hand support to the Controller to support all things Briefly-accounting related. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate accounting entries, compliance with regulations, and contributing data and analysis to financial decision-making. Must have a working knowledge of general ledger accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements. Must have experience with annual external financial audit.

What you’ll do:

General Ledger Management:

Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, prepare journal entries and oversee month-end closing.
Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the preparation of annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and cash flow projections

Financial Reporting:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Provide insightful variance analysis and explanations for financial performance.

Compliance, Tax and Auditing:

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
Assist in coordinating external annual audits and income tax preparation by providing necessary documentation.

Process Improvement:

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Streamline financial reporting processes to meet evolving business needs.

Financial Analysis:

Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Provide recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications:

Four years’ experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Intermediate level understanding of current US GAAP accounting
CPA certification preferred.
2-4 years public accounting experience preferred.
Proficiency in Sage Intacct accounting software strongly preferred.
Highly proficient in Excel
Work experience in professional or legal services industry is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks assigned, while ensuring the accuracy of work and completion within designated deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Exhibit good decision-making skills and be a strong contributor to the accomplishment of goals and priorities
Be open to change to improve processes, strengthen controls and gain efficiencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Briefly Culture:

Dynamic remote work environment with self-driving team members
Promotes teamwork and collaboration to resolve issues while making calculated changes
Ownership and growth mentality
Positive, can do / how can I help attitude
Empathy for team and our supported attorneys