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Senior Staff Accountant (Law Firm)

Senior Staff Accountant (Law Firm)

Capstone Search PartnersDes Plaines, IL, US
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Job Description

The Opportunity : Senior Staff Accountant

Send resumes to : Hayley.christina@capstonesp.com

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a prestigious and highly-awarded law firm known for its excellence, integrity, and financial acumen? We are seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Accountant to join our elite Accounting Department. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and strategic vision of a firm that has set the standard in the legal industry.

  • Law Firm Experience Required

This is more than a job —it is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a renowned law firm that has built its reputation on excellence. You will be part of a dynamic team that values precision, innovation, and strategic financial leadership. In return, we offer :

  • Top-Tier Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.
  • Competitive Base Salary & Employee Perks
  • Stable and Consistent Environment (Strong Retention)
  • A prestigious and intellectually stimulating work environment
  • The opportunity to collaborate with top-tier legal professionals
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • A culture of excellence where your financial expertise will be valued and rewarded

    • In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial operations with the utmost discretion, ensuring the firm’s compliance with all regulations while delivering insightful financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be a trusted advisor to firm leadership, responsible for safeguarding and optimizing the firm's financial health through meticulous oversight and strategic foresight. If you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and possess the sophistication, precision, and expertise required to manage complex financial operations within a law firm, we invite you to apply.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Overseeing all state and federal tax filings, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Preparing and filing timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining the firm's financial integrity.
  • Conducting risk analysis to assess operational, compliance, and reputational exposure.
  • Representing the Accounting Department at board meetings, providing financial insights.
  • Strengthening and monitoring the firm’s credit, liquidity, and financial integrity.
  • Preparing and distributing financial reports, productivity statements, and performance evaluations.
  • Managing and reconciling all IOTA transactions, ensuring strict adherence to legal standards.
  • Overseeing bank reconciliations, journal entries, payroll processing, and month-end reporting.
  • Analyzing past financial performance, forecasting future performance, and determining firm equity valuation.
  • Liaising with external CPA firms and auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Collaborating with attorneys to provide clear and concise financial insights.
  • Leading annual financial audits, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and adherence to best practices.
  • Executing and maintaining the firm’s budget, supporting strategic financial planning.
  • Investigating potential financial violations, enforcing corrective protocols, and upholding regulatory integrity.
  • Working collaboratively with the Accounting Department in a team-oriented, results-driven environment.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Exceptional command of financial regulations, procedures, and policies, particularly within a law firm setting.
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of IOTA experience in a legal or professional services environment.
  • Technical Expertise : Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with payroll processing.
  • Regulatory Mastery : Strong understanding of financial compliance at all levels of government.
  • Analytical Acumen : Ability to perform financial audits, strategic forecasting, and risk assessments.
  • CPA certification preferred but not required
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