King & Spalding

Partner Accounting Senior Accountant

King & Spalding • $90K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
  • Experience in partnership accounting or professional services accounting preferred.
  • Familiarity with partner compensation, capital accounts, or distributions preferred.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized with discretion for sensitive financial information.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical problem-solver capable of resolving complex accounting issues.
  • Effective communicator with professionals at all levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with financial and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries for partner compensation and distributions.
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities.
  • Analyze partner compensation and related financial schedules.
  • Support annual partner compensation processes and validations.
  • Reconcile partner payroll and distributions to the general ledger.
  • Collaborate with Payroll and Tax teams on compliance and reporting.
  • Maintain partner records within financial systems.
  • Assist with audit requests related to partner accounting activities.
  • Research discrepancies and respond to partner inquiries.
  • Improve accounting processes and support system initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
  • Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
  • Bonus opportunities based on individual merit.
Full Job Description
The Senior Accountant - Partner Accounting will work closely with the Partner Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Treasury teams and will report directly to the Partner Accounting Manager. This role will maintain partner financial records; support partner compensation, distributions, and capital account administration; prepare partner-related reconciliations, analyses, and reporting; and help ensure accurate accounting across multiple jurisdictions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc journal entries related to partner compensation, distributions, draws, capital contributions, and partner benefit programs.
  • Coordinate recurring partner accounting close activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze partner compensation, distribution, capital account, and related financial schedules.
  • Support the annual partner compensation process, including calculations, allocations, reporting, and validation of financial data.
  • Reconcile partner payroll, draws, and distributions to the general ledger.
  • Coordinate with Payroll and Tax teams on partner compensation reporting, tax compliance matters, tax documentation, and related support schedules.
  • Maintain accurate partner records and supporting documentation within financial systems.
  • Support internal and external audit requests related to partner accounting activities.
  • Research and resolve partner account discrepancies and respond to inquiries from partners and Firm leadership.
  • Partner with Finance, IT, and other business services teams to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, increase automation, and support system-related initiatives.
  • Participate in special projects related to partner accounting, compensation administration, and global finance operations.
  • Support global partner accounting activities, including coordination with international offices on partner account administration and reporting needs.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
  • Experience in partnership accounting, professional services accounting, or law firm finance strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting partner compensation, capital accounts, or partner distributions preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage sensitive partner financial information with discretion.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume professional services environment.
  • Analytical problem-solvers with the ability to identify trends, research variances, and resolve complex accounting issues.
  • Effective communicators who can interact professionally with partners, executives, and business services personnel at all levels.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel functions including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis tools.
  • Experienced working with financial and ERP systems.


The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding's comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

About King & Spalding

Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

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There has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities at King & Spalding, a premier legal institution with a global footprint. This company stands out not only for its legal expertise but also for its commitment to growth, leadership, and innovation in the legal field.

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Join King & Spalding’s distinguished team to assist some of the most influential businesses and organizations worldwide. At King & Spalding, professionals are at the forefront of legal services, driving change across industries through a combination of deep legal expertise and broad industry knowledge. Transform the legal landscape with King & Spalding, where the culture of leadership and professional growth fosters an environment ripe for innovation and significant career advancement. Engage with a team of experts who are leaders in their fields, providing insights and solutions that redefine how legal challenges are addressed.

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