Accountant

New York, NY

Summary

This accounting role reports to the Firm’s Finance Manager in a four-person department.  The role will support the firm’s Customs and Trade offices in New York, DC, and California, and satellite offices in Wisconsin, and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities

• Process daily operating account deposits, check requests, and client credit card payments and reconcile accounts monthly
• Process escrow account deposits, checks, and credit card payments and reconcile accounts monthly
• Reconciliation of client accounts
• Analysis of profitability by client/matter/department
• Accounts payable and vendor functions
• Manage and reconcile escrow accounts
• Assist with billing functions as needed
• Expense tracking and analysis
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a law firm practice
• BS or Associates Degree in accounting or finance
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility, responsiveness, adaptability, and professional maturity
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to develop new processes to streamline workflows
• Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience with Surepoint LMS is strongly preferred
• Must be willing to work in New York office full-time

Compensation

$75,000 – $95,000, depending on experience.