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Accounting Analyst

Job Description - 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.



  • 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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