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Senior Accountant

Join Legora as a Senior Accountant to scale our accounting function and deliver accurate financial information in a fast-paced environment.

Location
New York City
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time

Posted by employer 1 week ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago

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What you'll build

  • Own and support key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close
  • Manage assigned operational accounting areas
  • Prepare financial analyses and reporting packages
  • Improve and automate close processes
  • Support audit and review processes

Must have

  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP
  • Hands-on experience supporting month-end close

Nice to have

  • Big 4 or high-growth technology company experience
  • CPA or other accounting certification
  • Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar tools

AI in the day-to-day

Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster and operate with sharper precision.

Requirements

Experience
4+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO Health Insurance 401(K) with generous company match Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

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.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Legora's careers page November 10, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Legora: Stockholm HQ.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?
At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Senior Accountant role.
What seniority level is this role?
Legora targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Accountant role at Legora.

From the original posting

Joining Legora means three things.

  • We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions.

The Role

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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

What You Bring

  • 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

Nice to Have

  • 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

What's In It For You

  • 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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