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Position Summary 

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the maintenance of financial reports, HR records, and general ledgers; perform general bookkeeping and assist with the budget preparation and analysis.  

Responsibilities 

Accounting Responsibilities 

• Work on month-end close in the accounting system and perform account and cash reconciliations  
• Work on taxes, including but not limited to 1099 preparation
• Work on broker accounts 
• Prepare journal entries and month end reconciliations 
• Interface with internal teams to provide accurate customer billing 
• Analyze with Concur expenses and work with 3rd party part-time controller on reviewing budget to actual for the year  
• Become the expert of ILTA’s accounting applications: SAP Concur and Sage Intacct 
• Create, maintain and sunset accounting policies
• Work on monthly cash flow forecast  
• Collaborate with consultant to complete annual UK VAT refund filing 
• Work on insurance for standard business operations
• Complete other finance projects as needed 

Human Resource Responsibilities 

• Manage employee files in accordance with the federal and state labor laws 
• Work on upcoming benefit renewals  
• Help with unemployment, workers compensation and other with employment claims and insurance renewals. 
• Assist COO with other HR related matters 
• Manage travel process for staff and volunteers
• Perform research as needed for new volunteers and internships 
• Create, maintain and sunset HR policies 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Review and edit various contracts, including sponsorship, vendor, and non-disclosure agreements 
• Research and analyze applicable statutes, laws, and legal documents to help with language in contracts 
• Expertise in contracted finance and operations 
• Maintain annual report documents for various state filings 

Internal Relations 

• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer 
• Manages one direct report 

External Relations 

• Works closely with ILTA’s 3rd party part-time controller 
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate experience with accounting best practices: closing books, expense and invoice management, financial reporting, etc. 
• Working knowledge of GAAP 
• Strong work ethic 
• Lifelong learner 
• Adaptability and nimbleness – the individual must be able to work on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously 
• Judgment – the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions with the input from other team members 
• Proficient in Sage Intacct, Salesforce and SAP Concur 
• A working knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
• A strong understanding of legal contracts

About ILTA

The International Legal Technology Association serves the professional needs of more than 24,000 U.S. and international legal technology professionals and their organizations. Our core values—respect, commitment to members, sharing of information and promoting lifelong learning—drive all we do to support the peer-driven organization that is ILTA. ILTA staff demonstrates excellence throughout 5 main areas of our organization: Membership, Events, Business Partnerships, Marketing and Communications, Technology/IT/Operations. Our focus is to achieve results for our membership and the legal technology profession at large. Much of the value we provide as an association occurs through the coordinated efforts with our global volunteer membership teams. ILTA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical (PPO, HSA, and HMO plan options), dental, vision, life insurance, team member assistant programs, long term disability options, and flexible spending accounts. In addition, there are employee-paid supplemental options including pet insurance, legal aid and other discounted benefits. We offer paid vacation, sick time and holidays. ILTA is an equal opportunity employer of p...rotected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in open positions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. All personnel actions, such as compensation and benefits will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity. ILTA encourages the referral of qualified individuals with disabilities, veterans, women and minorities. ILTA Core Values: These are the beliefs and behaviors that inform everything we do as an organization: Respect our colleagues; Commit to the highest standards of professionalism; Provide unbiased and accurate information; Maintain the highest ethical standards; Nurture skills and talents to promote lifelong learning; Develop and enhance strategic relationships; Provide opportunities to celebrate volunteers and maximize their value to foster a trusted resource community; and Foster diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the ILTA community.

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