Client Accounting Senior Associate (Legal Services)

Job Description

Job description 1

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a C lient Accounting Senior Associate to join our team in the Client Accounting Services team.

This is a virtual position. A virtual position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. As a virtual employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client working, team meetings or training. **

YOUR TEAM.**

The Client Advisory Services Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development **

WHY COHNREZNICK?**

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. **

YOUR ROLE.**

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Provide mentoring and training to staff level Consultants, including Accounts Payable and Billing Consultants
• Oversee and review work performed by a team of Accounts Payable and Billing Consultants to ensure proper coding and accurate preparation of legal billings, vendor invoices, and expense reimbursements
• Perform month-end close process, including the reconciliation and/or review of bank and investment statements, fixed asset schedules, and other GL account reconciliations
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the accounting operations within client organizations, including client accounting software systems.
• Preparation of audit schedules
• Become a subject matter expert for the industry vertical(s) you are supporting
• Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
• Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others; maintains poise under pressure, especially during stressful times and during peak periods of client engagement activity
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests

Your Experience.

Successful Candidate will have:

• Accounting Degree, CPA preferred by not required
• Experience in working with corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll and benefits
• Strong Legal Services experience required
• E-billing experience with LEDES preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Proficient with accounting software packages
• Experience with external audit facilitation
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire