• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Chicago, IL)


    Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    We are looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations in a dynamic law firm environment. This role involves providing comprehensive financial oversight, managing accounts payable, ensuring client trust accounting compliance, and implementing process improvements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to impact civil rights cases and contribute to the mission of justice.

    Responsibilities

    + Supervise the firm's cash flow, ensuring effective fund management and developing strategies to optimize cash reserves.

    + Oversee accounts payable, track and allocate case-related expenses, and ensure timely and accurate invoice payments.

    + Collaborate with attorneys to ensure expenses are approved and accurately assigned to cases.

    + Reconcile accounts payable transactions, manage vendor relationships, and implement internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.

    + Generate regular reports on accounts payable status and performance metrics.

    + Manage client trust accounting functions, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

    + Partner with a CPA firm to evaluate and enhance current accounting functions, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements.

    + Conduct payroll runs, process bonus payments for attorneys, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

    + Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online for precise financial management and reporting.

    + Train staff on updated processes to ensure smooth transitions and maintain organized and accurate financial records.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of Accounting Manager/Supervisor experience, preferably at a law firm.

    + Strong QuickBooks experience.

    + Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting within a law firm or professional services setting.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

    + Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + A passion for civil rights and a commitment to the firm's mission is highly desirable.

    + Ability to work well in gray areas for a smaller organization.

    + Experience or familiarity with improving accounting processes.

    + Willingness to work with outdated accounting procedures and help improve them.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Work Environment

    The Senior Accountant will have their own office on the 4th floor and will work closely with civil rights lawyers and employees. This role offers the opportunity to establish and run financial operations in an impactful legal setting. Additionally, the firm offers a 401K with a 100% match and fully covered employee medical expenses.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

     

    401 K Match (100%)Healthcare Coverage

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.