Senior Staff Accountant

Clyde & Co

. Perform and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting skills with extensive experience in financial close activities, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations. Proficient in variance analysis and external audit support, while maintaining a commitment to ethics and regulatory compliance.

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Financial Close ActivitiesJournal EntriesComplex Account ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisExternal Audit Support

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisAccount ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial Systems TroubleshootingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Elite 3EEnterprise Financial Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLaw Firm ExperienceInternal ControlsAudit SupportFinancial Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.
Prepare and analyze monthly internal financial statements and supporting schedules.
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Prepare complex balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and analyses.
Maintain accounting schedules and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
Prepare journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, adjusting entries, and other complex or non-routine entries.
Support General Ledger maintenance and governance.
Prepare and review bank reconciliations and cash account analyses.
Review and process accounting transactions, payments, and supporting documentation.
Support year-end external audit activities and respond to audit information requests.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot accounting and financial systems issues.
Participate in financial system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
Provide guidance and technical support to accounting team members.
Support special projects, software implementations, automation opportunities, and cross-functional initiatives.
Support internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on experience with financial close activities, journal entries, complex account reconciliations, variance analysis, and external audit support.
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Elite 3E and/or Enterprise financial software is considered an asset but is not required.
Self-directed and disciplined, with the ability to identify priorities, take ownership of responsibilities, and operate with an appropriate sense of urgency and focus.
Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, initiative, and a proactive approach to completing work and resolving issues.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, PivotTables, and XLOOKUP, together with proficiency in Microsoft Word.
Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Generous paid time off and holidays, plus an annual “wellbeing” day.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
Referral bonuses for introducing talented colleagues.
Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.