Senior Accountant
GTC seeks a highly motivated full-time Senior Accountant to execute firm-wide payroll, accounts receivable. This hybrid role requires regular presence at the Westwood office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, precision, and a strong sense of accountability, with opportunities for advancement within the finance team.
Payroll Management
- Independently process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles.
- Audit payroll files for accuracy and compliance with offer letters and regulations.
- Maintain payroll reports and reconcile payments, bonuses, and withholdings.
- Create and post the payroll journal entries in GL.
- Ensure the deductions are implemented accurately before approving the payroll cycles.
- Calculate and submit the 3% Safe Harbor contribution as well as the employees’ 401k contributions and loans collected from each pay cycle.
Accounts Receivable
- Monitor bank accounts and accurately record cash receipts in integrated accounting software.
- Execute monthly AR processes including statements, client follow-ups, and reconciliation.
- Respond to client inquiries and resolve AR anomalies.
- Generate internal AR status reports and manage aging schedules.
- Forecast collections and support monthly financial projections.
Accounts Payable
- Oversee AP transactions ensuring timely and accurate processing aligned with firm policies.
- Manage monthly AP close, vendor onboarding, and reconciliation.
- Analyze vendor spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- File 1099s electronically and troubleshoot system issues.
- Recommend workflow and process improvements.
Patent Attorney/Agent – AI and Software
GTC has a thriving patent strategy and patent prosecution practice and is seeking an experienced patent attorney/agent having extensive experience in both the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the management of large inter-related patent portfolios. GTC provides cutting edge IP solutions for a range of prominent inventors, venture-funded start-ups and established technology businesses.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial person with a great team attitude and an aptitude for learning new and complex technology. We are looking for a driven and focused attorney/agent who is ready and willing to be a part of multiple internal teams consisting of one or more patent attorneys/agents, technical specialists, project managers and paralegals.
GTC’s patent practice is comprised of accomplished lawyers, agents, technologists and entrepreneurs who operate in a unique, virtual and IP-centric environment.
Position Requirements:
- 3-10 years of direct experience drafting and prosecuting a high number of patent applications in a law firm and/or corporate setting
- A background preparing and prosecuting applications in one or more of the following technical areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, computer hardware and computer architecture
- An electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or data science educational background
- An advanced degree in any of the above areas is a plus
- Experience as a USPTO Examiner is a plus
- High level of comfort performing all aspects of prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting applications, responding to office actions, and interviewing patent examiners
- Significant experience with all, or a majority of, the following:
- managing multiple active patent portfolios, domestically and internationally
- representing both start-up and mature companies
- preparing and prosecuting many inter-related patent applications
- filing procedures and formalities
- working with foreign counsel to prosecute foreign patent applications
- project and budget management of large patent portfolios
- preparing design guidance, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Liaising and working directly with clients and/or responsible business teams
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
- Experience working remotely, combined with occasional travel
- USPTO Registration
- An entrepreneurial spirit
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language
- High comfort level with work in a distributed professional environment and eagerness to actively build relationships
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Must work well both independently and as a contributing member of our hardworking teams
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
- Excellent client service and management skills
- Passion and enthusiasm to expand skill set and interest in being part of the next chapter in a growing and exciting practice
If you are interested in this opportunity and your qualifications meet our requirements, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.