Senior Accountant

Matura Farrington is partnering with a well-established law firm in Downtown Los Angeles in its search for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting, reporting, and month-end close functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and values discretion.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting related to month-end and year-end close processes. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this position supports both recurring close activities and special analytical projects that require critical thinking and accuracy.

• Prepare and analyze bank and trust account reconciliations
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper support
• Prepare detailed month-end journal entries with clear documentation for review and approval
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses following monthly close
• Maintain fixed asset and leasing schedules
• Produce recurring and ad-hoc financial reports from accounting systems and reporting tools
• Conduct detailed data analysis to validate financial accuracy and integrity
• Prepare executive-level summary schedules as needed
• Perform standard queries against financial databases and manipulate data in Excel for reporting and distribution
• Assist with monthly and year-end schedules, reconciliations, and close-related deliverables
• Support external accountants by furnishing data for annual reviews, audits, and tax preparation
• Assist with preparation of required filings and property-related returns
• Collaborate with accounting colleagues on cross-functional projects
• Work closely with finance leadership to refine internal processes and workflows
• Promptly and accurately respond to financial inquiries and data requests
• Maintain procedural documentation, including charts of accounts
• Manage recurring deliverables in accordance with established deadlines and specifications
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial systems, data, and reports
• Work overtime as required, particularly during month-end and year-end close periods
• Complete special projects and ad hoc management reports as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems; Elite 3E experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Prior professional services or law firm experience preferred but not required

• Ability to commute to a central business district location required

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The organization offers a competitive benefits package, may includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and/or flexible spending accounts