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Senior Accountant
90,000–120,000 / Year
Location
Hackensack, NJ
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
### About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law:
Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology. We care deeply about our clients and our employees and are committed to ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s financial records while supporting key accounting, trust accounting, and financial reporting functions. This role will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities related to attorney trust accounts, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical accounting professional with prior experience in a personal injury law firm who understands the complexities of attorney trust accounting, settlement transactions, and law firm financial operations. This individual will work closely with the Corporate Controller to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support strategic financial decision-making.
Responsibilities
Trust Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts.
- Review settlement activity to ensure compliance with firm policies and applicable trust accounting regulations.
- Monitor trust balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Assist with trust account issues and requests.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with external audits and tax support requests.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
Collaboration
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to resolve accounting issues.
- Provide support on special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller.
- Serve as a trusted resource for accounting questions across the organization.
Requirements and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a personal injury law firm.
- Strong understanding of attorney trust accounting and settlement transactions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in NetSuite and Litify (or other case management software) a plus
- Ability to research across multiple sources
Compensation Range:
$90,000—$120,000 USD
Compensation: The base salary or hourly range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)
· Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
· Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
· Robust Holiday Schedule
·Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
· 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees
Equal Opportunity Statement Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
No 3rd party recruitment firms.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile attorney trust (IOLTA) accounts.
- Review settlement activity to ensure compliance with firm policies and trust accounting regulations.
- Monitor trust balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with external audits and tax support requests.
- Recommend and implement process improvements.
- Partner with Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership to resolve accounting issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Skills Required
Microsoft ExcelAttorney trust accountingSettlement transactionsGeneral ledger accountingReconciliationsFinancial reportingInternal controlsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detailAbility to manage multiple prioritiesNetSuiteLitifyCase management software
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays
- 401k Plans
- 401k matching
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