Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Law Firm - Boston, MA

We are seeking candidates for a hands‑on Senior Accountant position with a prestigious law firm located in Boston, MA. The role will oversee core accounting functions including financial reporting, billing, accounts payable, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment.

This is a 2.5‑month contract position that will pay $60‑65/hr (depending on experience). The position is required to be onsite 4 days per week in the Boston office.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including multiple iterations of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and detailed variance analyses.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor Accounts Payable, Billing, and Accounting team members.
• Drive process improvements across accounting operations by providing guidance, structure, and oversight.
• Delegate accounting, AP, and billing tasks to junior staff while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform daily cash analysis and reporting to support leadership decision‑making.
• Reconcile Operating, IOLTA, and petty cash accounts on a monthly basis.
• Develop annual cash flow projections.
• Partner with the Controller on the annual budgeting process, assuming primary ownership of the revenue budget.
• Produce and maintain bi‑weekly AR and WIP reports for the Board of Directors.
• Prepare key performance and financial metrics for the monthly reporting package, including timekeeper rate, time‑cut analysis, payor contract reviews, and origination and profitability reporting.
• Ensure accounting and billing activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, month‑end close timelines, and standardized accounting procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all phases of the annual audit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required)
• 5–7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Hands‑on experience with legal accounting and billing systems, including Elite 3E, Aderant, and/or Pro Law
• Proficiency in Elite 3E is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at .

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting