4719 - Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the firm's financial records. This position is responsible for complex general ledger activity, reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, trust account transactions, expense review, internal audit support, and financial analysis. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while ensuring compliance with firm policies and applicable regulatory requirements. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Rochester, NY

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of external audits.
• Full-charge bookkeeping for the firm's subsidiaries including accounts payable and financial statement preparation.
• Point-person for capital spend, tracking, and analysis.
• Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Prepare and complete bank account reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Audit, review, and approve employee expense reports in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform monthly internal audits; including related reporting, analysis, and follow-up.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Record and reconcile air and rail activity booked through the firm's travel agency.
• Serve as point-person for U.S. Patent/Trademark accounting; import deposit account activity into ERP system.
• Process trust account transactions in compliance with applicable IOLTA regulations and firm policies.
• Serve as an expense management system administrator and monitor the firm's email in box related to invoices and expenses.
• Monitor the firm's Accounting help inbox and serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding the firm's general ledger coding structure.
• Maintain the firm's chart of accounts.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for bank covenant reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial summary charts for partner memo.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, administrative departments, and other firm personnel to resolve accounting-related questions and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 5-7 years of accounting experience required. Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required. A degree in accounting, business, or finance, or a related field with an accounting emphasis preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn and effectively use firm accounting, expense management, and financial systems.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Rochester, NY: $70,500 to $104,500

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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