Jobs at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP

Senior Accountant responsible for general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll support, accounts receivable, automation of Excel/billing databases, coordination and supervision of accounting staff, working with outside CPA firms for audits, and producing ad-hoc and recurring reports to support firm leadership and partners.

Provide clerical support for patent prosecution, including preparing and filing provisional, non‑provisional and continuing US patent applications; drafting prosecution documents and correspondence; maintaining prior art database, docketing and attorney calendars; managing communications, copying/scanning into document management systems, and assisting attorneys and IP Legal Assistants with overflow tasks.

Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for global technology clients, collaborates with clients and colleagues, conducts case discussions, and stays current on patent law developments.

Lead and oversee all non-legal administrative operations including finance, accounting, HR, IT, facilities, and marketing. Manage budgeting, fiscal reporting, Executive Committee and Partnership meetings, policy formulation, strategic planning, and implementation of controls and management reports. Serve as liaison to managers and ensure effective administration across the firm.

Prepare and finalize client invoices, ensure billing accuracy and compliance with client arrangements, convert invoices to electronic formats, post to client portals and firm database, research and resolve billing discrepancies, assist with accounts payable/receivable, collections, reconciliations, and provide billing reports and support.