Progressive Staffing

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Job Information

$90,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience

Work Experience 4-5 years

Accounting

City Buffalo

State/Province New York

Job Description

CONTROLLER(Permanent)
Our client, a successful and growing law firm in WNY, is looking to hire a Controller to join their team. This is a newly created role open due to growth that directly supports the Director of Finance. Business casual environment with a team-focused culture (lunches, events, celebrations, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Director of Finance, this will be a key partner overseeing & performing daily Accounting Operations responsibilities & Financial Reporting functions contributing to the overall financial success of the organization


• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable, and G/L activities


• Oversee billing (including pre-bill review, edits, and final invoicing) and coordinate with attorneys and billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing


• Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and ensure reporting is precise


• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial transactions, financial statements, and monitor cash flow


• Regularly review transactions to ensure proper classifications


• Collaborate with internal and external team members on audits by preparing financial documents/reports


• Create and present financial presentations to upper leadership, providing clear and complete information


• Manage trust accounting operations, monitor trust activity


• Analyze current processes, reporting tools, technologies, and workflows to identify gaps/shortcomings and offer educated, actionable recommendations for improvement; develop and enhance reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards


• Complete special projects in a timely manner


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire


• 100% in-office; Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm


• $90,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience


• Parking ramp is available for a monthly pre-tax payment


• Great benefits, including 3 weeks PTO & company holidays to start


• 5+ years progressive accounting experience (full -cycle accounting, close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, data analysis, GAAP)


• Experience from law firm required


• Proficient computer skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, etc.)


• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)


• Strong organization skills and time management skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Self-motivated


• Relocation not available


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available