Join Legora as a Senior Accountant to scale our accounting function and deliver accurate financial information in a fast-paced environment.
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In the role of Senior Accountant at Legora, the individual will manage key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP. The position requires a strong background in accounting, particularly in high-growth environments, along with proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools. This role is suited for experienced accountants who thrive in dynamic settings and possess excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Legora emphasizes a culture of ownership and excellence, making it an ideal fit for those driven by impact.
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We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to help scale our accounting function. You’ll play a critical role in our close and reporting processes, partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information.
This is a senior, high-impact role with real ownership. You’ll own key accounting areas, improve processes and controls, and help build a scalable, audit-ready accounting foundation in a fast-paced environment.
Own and support key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis
Manage assigned operational accounting areas (e.g., cash, accruals, payroll, capitalized commissions, fixed assets, or revenue-related balances)
Prepare financial analyses and reporting packages for Finance leadership and FP&A
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting results, forecasts, and business drivers
Improve and automate close processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP
Support audit and review processes by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting
6+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth or dynamic environments
Experience from a technology and/or scale-up start-up environment
Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting processes
Hands-on experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable owning work end to end
Strong communicator who collaborates well across Finance and the business
Big 4 or high-growth technology company experience
CPA or other accounting certification
Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar tools
Exposure to revenue or product accounting
Interest in automation, systems, and AI-enabled workflows
Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America.
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders and company provided lunch daily.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Multiple medical plan options via Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life Insurance + STD/LTD
401(K) with generous company match
Unlimited PTO
Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
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