Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB) · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBirch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is a leading Washington, DC area Intellectual Property law firm. They are seeking a Senior Accountant/Supervisor responsible for financial management duties, including general accounting, producing reports, and supervising personnel in a high production environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform and review monthly accounting reconciliations
Assist with banking renewals
Work with outside CPA firms on work required for annual compilation and for annual retirement plan audit
Help establish, monitor, and enhance accounting policies and procedures as needed
Help organize and maintain annual budget process
Assist with researching accounting discrepancies/inquiries and follow-up with staff/attorney as necessary
Responsible for coordination of work amongst the accounting staff
Assist with processing staff & associate payrolls (semi-weekly) and partner payrolls (semi-monthly) as necessary
Review file upload of participant’s 401K deductions to retirement plan’s web portal as necessary
Assist with database management and problem solving with respect to accounting databases
Maintain and help improve automation of offline excel accounting and billing databases
Work with administrators of docketing and other firmwide systems to enhance consistency and integration with the accounting databases
Assist with firm-wide user support and troubleshoot issues with time and billing database
Assist with production and automation of numerous reports used throughout the Firm
Assist with preparation of ad hoc reports on client/assignee activity for partners as needed
Prepare extensive productivity reports as requested
Provide ad-hoc data relating to accounting and billing activities as requested
Assist with quarterly commission reports and payments
Assist with set up and maintenance of timekeeper billing rates and fixed fees as needed
Assist with preparation of monthly Accounts Receivable report and schedule of bad debt
Assist with reports, graphs, PowerPoint presentations for semi-annual partner meetings
Assist with maintaining current and historical data related to partner compensation
Assist with preparation of annual reports on billings by supervising attorney
Consult with department managers and provide feedback/recommendations on procedural changes that affect the accounting group
Support the accounting and billing groups as necessary
Participate in meetings involving new special billing arrangements or billing guidelines/procedures requested by client, determine feasibility of client's request, help develop strategy for implementation
Assist the billing group with quality review of invoices and special billing instructions as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-year degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required
Minimum of 5 – 7 years of accounting and reporting experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to multitask by prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment and completing tasks under time pressure when necessary
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Fundamental knowledge of accounting and billing policies and procedures
Strong problem-solving skills with desire to study issues and formulate solutions
Experience with setting up controls to ensure that work performed in different sections of accounting and billing are connected
Normal BSKB business hours required
Ability to work hours beyond the normal workday when necessary
Preferred
CPA firm experience preferred
Systems experience preferred
Experience in an intellectual property law firm or professional services environment is a plus
Solid knowledge of technical tools such as excel and report writing
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Firm wide annual events and business casual environment.
Access to nearby metro and free parking offered.
Company
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB)
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch is a law firm that offers legal services in intellectual property, trademarks, and copyright matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Meikle
Partner
Bob Kenney
Partner
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