Assistant Controller
Saul Ewing is hiring for an Assistant Controller to join our Accounting Department (open to all Saul Ewing offices / remote). The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller by managing financial status reporting, bank and GL reconciliations, escrow accounts, wire approvals, and audit deliverables. This role will also directly oversee, manage, and assist in developing four Staff Accountants, along with managing ad hoc financial projects as assigned.Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesDaily Financial Status ReportBank Reconciliation ReviewBalance Sheet for Financial PackageALAS backup for law type by office - yearly renewalsReview and approve bank reconciliationsReview and approve GL ReconciliationsReview and approve USPTO chargesApprove Boston wiresReview and approve the following reports: Marketing Detail, Computer Contract, Computer Maintenance, Recruiting GL, Outside Attorney Fees, Library Computer ResearchRelease Global Exchange VBOA and non-VBOA wires/review for miscoding and notify A/P of suchQuick review Philadelphia and Chicago Exchange Accounts - GL 2460Manage deliverables for Annual Financial Statement AuditAmLaw Survey; Wells Fargo CAT Legal Specialty Survey documentUpdate Daily deposit documentSave PNC Bank Reports to iManageUpdate PNC Cash Status document tabsHandle outgoing Wires; PNC main accountHandle Baltimore, NY and Philadelphia EscrowUpdate IBX Worksheet(s)Send out emails of missing time to AttorneysCreate RJ-18 Global Exchange pivot table reportPrepare Minnesota Escrow 18-1600/1601 WF Acct #0221 Bank ReconciliationPrepare RJ-08 and JE's, as neededPrepare PDFs of PNC Bank Statements and Bank reconciliation reports to Wilmington office for their annual auditUpdate Fixed Partner & Counsel Incentive Bonuses document, send out email to Partners; Escrow Review, Escheat checksSubmit unclaimed property claimsResearch work: checks received, old reconciling itemsAderant Conversion - Coordinate and train A/P staff and Staff Accountants on entering bank accounts and related information into AderantGather voided checks and prepare summary document of sameProject Manager for trust module Aderant conversionEmail returned deposit check pdf's to A/R clerkReview Staff Accountant Candidate ResumesPitney Bowes - Keep track of fundsTroubleshoot issues with bank reconciliationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting with 7+ years of experience, law firm or professional services preferredExperience as an assistant controller in a law firm close to Saul Ewing's sizeExperience managing and leading a teamKnowledge & SkillsStrong knowledge of general accounting principals (GAAP)Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulasExperience with GL accounting, bank reconciliations, and financial reportingExcellent attention to detail and accuracyExperience with ERP/accounting systems; Aderant experience preferredKnowledge of trust accounting, legal billing, partner compensation, and escrow accounting preferredBenefitsSaul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Health savings account (HSA)Tuition reimbursementGenerous paid time off401(k) retirement savings planCompetitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonusesPaid leave options, including parentalSaul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)Family formation benefitsCompensationThe pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $120,000 - $155,000 annually.