Senior Accountant (Baltimore, MD)

Brown Goldstein & Levy LLP is a 21-lawyer litigation firm with over 30 years of excellence in civil and criminal litigation, family law, health care law, and high-stakes business matters. The firm is known for its strategic innovation, impactful advocacy, and client-centered approach that sets the standard in the legal profession. Our attorneys have been honored among the Best Lawyers in America and named Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year. We offer a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment where top talent can thrive, grow, and contribute to work that shapes industries and advances justice. Learn more at www.browngold.com.

Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This position is critical in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, process improvement skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cash flow monitoring and manage incoming check deposits and cash receipts.
• Reconcile operating bank accounts and assist with escrow account setup and maintenance.
• Apply escrow funds to invoices and ensure accurate fund transfers to operating accounts.
• Ensure compliance with trust and escrow accounting rules and regulations.
• Provide support in developing strategies to enhance the firm’s cash position and internal reporting capabilities.
• Support month-end close processes, including general ledger review and financial variance analysis.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements are prepared and reported to the firm’s CPA.
• Conduct regular maintenance of financial systems and fee allocations.
• Identify and resolve unusual financial transactions to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with preparing the annual budget and monitor financial performance throughout the year.
• Provide billing support as needed, including settlement sheets, write-offs, and fee petitions.
• Oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, and payroll processing in coordination with the accounting team and Director of Operations.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to accurately post AP transactions and client billing.
• Maintain and monitor the finance department’s shared inbox for timely processing and responses.
• Assist in preparing and mailing annual 1099s and support year-end financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external accountants to prepare annual tax returns and quarterly tax filings.
• Review and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial dashboards, charts, and reports to support partner meetings and strategic planning.
• Mentor and supervise the Staff Accountant, ensuring accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and financial cycles.
• Support donation tracking and related reconciliations.

Brown, Goldstein & Levy is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant law firm accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas; ability to quickly adapt to new financial systems. Experience with Tabs3 or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support decision-making.
• Exceptional diligence and accuracy in executing core accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the professionalism to interact effectively across departments and with all levels of staff.

Salary Range and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $79,000–$105,000.

We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation packages and a full range of company benefits, including but not limited to:

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Hybrid work schedule

How To Apply

Please send a resume and a list of references to careers@browngold.com; write “Senior Accountant” in subject line.

The 2025 Brown, Goldstein & Levy Disability Rights Fellowship

In September 2009, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP welcomed its first Disability Rights Fellow. We are now accepting applications for our eleventh Disability Rights Fellow to begin in September 2025. The Fellowship offers a recent law school graduate or judicial clerk with a disability the opportunity to participate for a year in all phases of disability rights and other litigation at our firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a 21-lawyer law firm devoted principally to litigation. The firm has developed a national reputation for its high-profile, high-impact disability rights cases. Information about Brown, Goldstein & Levy, including our past and present work and fellows, is available at browngold.com

Terms of the Fellowship

The term of the Fellowship is one year (with the possibility of a second year). The salary range for this position is $103,000–$115,500 and is determined by years of experience. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation packages and a full range of company benefits including, but not limited to:

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Hybrid work schedule

The Fellow should be a member of a state bar or be planning to obtain admittance to a state bar with the ability to apply for Maryland admission.

Application and Selection

Applicants must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and an interest in the work of the firm. A completed application will consist of the following:

1. a cover letter, no longer than two pages, explaining the ways in which you meet the selection criteria;
2. a copy of your law school transcript;
3. a legal writing sample of no more than 15 pages;
4. a current resume; and
5. a list of three references, including name, relationship, and contact information.

Applications will be received on a rolling basis; the position will remain open until filled. Please submit your application by e-mail to fellowship@browngold.com