Accounting Analyst

A prominent, regional law firm headquartered in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a self-motivated Accounting Analyst to join its finance team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment centered around a client-focused approach.

• Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance: Prepare monthly ad hoc journal entries at a detailed level, ensuring full GAAP compliance.
  

• Reconciliations & Reserves: Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations. Calculate, analyze, and recommend adjustments to financial reserves.
  

• Multi-Entity Accounting: Ensure accurate accounting on both an accrual and cash basis across multiple legal entities.
  

• Cash Management & Controls: Perform daily cash reconciliations of all bank activity and resolve discrepancies while maintaining and documenting strong internal controls.
  

• Billing & Client Accounting: Generate, review, edit, and distribute monthly client pre-bills and final invoices. Provide client accruals, budget tracking, and regular status updates.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain transparent, efficient communication with internal stakeholders, vendors, facilities, and team members. Serve as a visible, approachable resource across the Firm.
  

• Process Adherence: Follow company processes, controls, and policies across all aspects of the Accounting and Business Analyst functions to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
  

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; experience within a law firm or professional services organization preferred.
  

• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with complex legal accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., Aderant Expert or similar).
  

• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of GAAP. Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  

• Data & Analytics: Experience querying, extracting, and manipulating information from a data warehouse or business intelligence database solution is a strong plus.
  

• Core Competencies:
  

  • Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
    

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
    

  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
    

  • Absolute commitment to maintaining strict client and firm confidentiality.
    

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Benefits

• Salary DOE ($60,000+)
  

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  

• Group Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
  

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  

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