Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Requisition ID : #25-01206

Location : Atlanta, GA

Job Description :

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Senior Accountant to join our client's boutique Atlanta law firm, comprised of trial lawyers and business litigators established in 1977 and located in Midtown. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Controller, this role is responsible for providing both hands-on accounting expertise and strategic financial management support.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in overseeing the firm's budget, including the preparation and review of variance analyses to support informed decision-making. This position will provide oversight of balance sheet and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reconciliations. Beyond daily accounting operations, the Senior Accountant will contribute to financial planning, process improvements, and internal control initiatives that strengthen the overall financial health of the firm.

Core Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

Accounts Payable

• Audit, enter, and post vendor invoices and expense reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with firm policies and federal guidelines.
• Research and resolve any balances forward on vendor invoices, and any open invoices on vendor statements.
• Ensure collection of form W-9 for new vendors.
• Perform rush request and weekly check runs.
• Collaborate with Controller on the annual Form 1099 process.
• File Georgia sales & use tax returns.
• Reconcile vendor and credit card statements monthly.

General Ledger

Accounts Receivable / Cash Applications

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with academic, business experience, and technical skills qualifications. Benefits are aligned with common offerings in the legal industry.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

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