Lead Accountant, Global Law Firm

Job overview

Lead Accountant, Global Law Firm is a hybrid role in New York, NY, with two days in the office. The posting states compensation up to $145,000 plus bonuses and paid overtime; the feed lists a salary range of $130,000–$140,000 per year. The role supports a global law firm’s tax activities and reports to the Tax Compliance Manager. The accountant supports partnership tax compliance, fixed-asset accounting, and year-end audit work. The role coordinates tax filings and reconciliations, maintains tax and fixed-asset records, and works with internal teams and external tax service providers on compliance and process improvements.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review audit workpapers and partnership tax returns
• complete international partnership tax filings and review returns and Schedule K-1s
• calculate quarterly tax estimates and reconcile tax reserve accounts
• maintain fixed-asset schedules and depreciation entries
• prepare partner tax letters and K-1s
• review indirect tax returns and 1099 forms
• manage tax information requests and notice logs
• support tax authority responses and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead accountant

global law firm

kay search group

new york ny

hybrid

partnership taxation

tax compliance

fixed assets

schedule k-1

cpa candidate

$130k–$140k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonuses, paid overtime, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) are mentioned.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with two office days, overtime eligibility, and a focus on work-life balance are stated.

About the employer

Kay Search Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.