Senior Accountant - Remote

As a Senior Accountant at The Ward Law Group, your primary responsibilities will include managing daily financial transactions, ensuring they are correctly posted, preparing tax forms, and processing accounts payable and receivable. You will also be involved in maintaining accurate financial records, creating reports and financial statements, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be key to delivering a world-class client experience.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant role at The Ward Law Group, you should have at least 4 years of accounting experience, a solid understanding of General Accounting principles and GAAP, and fluency in both English and Spanish. Proficiency in Excel, including V-lookups and Pivot tables, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks, is essential. A BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.

The Ward Law Group values the professional development of its employees, offering numerous opportunities to grow your career as a Senior Accountant. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health benefits, paid time off, life insurance, and a 5% match on your 401K contributions. Additionally, we provide access to confidential counseling services, mental health support, and financial guidance to ensure you're well-equipped for both personal and professional success.

As a Senior Accountant at The Ward Law Group, you’ll work a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST. This structured schedule allows you to balance your work commitments while still having time for personal pursuits. The remote work environment also gives you the flexibility and comfort of working from your home office.

During the onboarding process at The Ward Law Group, you can expect a supportive and friendly atmosphere designed to help you acclimate seamlessly. We ensure a 'soft landing' for all new hires, providing the resources and opportunities to connect with your teammates, understand our core values, and delve into your responsibilities as a Senior Accountant. Our vibrant team is committed to your successful integration into the company.

In your response, emphasize any previous experience managing financial reports, specifying tools you’ve used, like Excel or Quickbooks. Highlight how you ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements while dealing with these financial statements.

Discuss your time management strategies, perhaps mentioning how you utilize planning tools or techniques such as the Eisenhower Matrix. Real examples of how you kept things organized during busy periods can strengthen your response.

In your answer, showcase your knowledge of GAAP and your strategies to stay current with any changes in regulations. Explain your process, from ongoing training to collaboration with your team to review compliance measures.

Provide a specific example illustrating the problem-solving process. Break down the steps you took to investigate the issue, collaborate with colleagues, and implement a solution effectively. This shows your analytical and teamwork skills.

Focus on communication skills and strategies you use for clear, honest reporting. Mention instances where you successfully explained complex information to clients, fostering trust and confidence in your abilities.

Discuss your experience with specific accounting software like Quickbooks, and detail how you utilized its features to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your accounting tasks. Providing results or examples makes your answer more impactful.

Share your techniques for working efficiently under pressure, such as time management skills or team delegation. Mention how your organizational abilities enable you to meet deadlines consistently while maintaining accuracy.

Your response should reflect your passion for accounting and desire to impact the community positively. Highlighting job satisfaction that stems from delivering accurate financial insights or helping clients will resonate with the interviewer.

Explain your attention to detail practices, such as conducting regular audits of your work or using checklists during financial reporting. Emphasizing a methodical approach to ensure accuracy demonstrates professionalism.

Provide a specific example that showcases your teamwork skills. Highlight your role in the project, how you coordinated with others, and any positive outcomes that resulted from effective collaboration.