Full Charge Bookkeeper

Mid-size, boutique, maritime, law firm is seeking a full charge bookkeeper for their New York Office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable.
• Accounts Payable.
• Bank statement reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• General ledger recording and reconciliation.
• Partner with Billing Coordinator and Accounts Payable professionals to ensure accurate reporting.
• Interfacing with payroll vendor for payroll processing.
• Produce and present profit and loss reports.
• Budget preparation and management.
• Process health insurance payments.
• Deposits and maintenance of retirement accounts including tracking participation dates and fielding administration inquires.
• Human resource functions.
• Provide support to staff and executive management as needed.
• Assistance with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience in a mid-large law firm highly preferred.
• Self-motivated, highly-organized, detail-oriented, and high-energy individual with an outgoing ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required especially in Excel and conventional IT knowledge is a must.
• Expert knowledge of LMS 5 software highly preferred, open to candidates with Elite, CMS, Aderant or other legal accounting software experience that can transition to learning LMS 5.

Skills & Abilities

Your skills and abilities will include bookkeeping, experience and competency with accounting software, specifically LMS 5 or Elite.  Professional must have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated and organized.  Skills in Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets are required as well as strong analytical and communication skills, ability to handle multiple projects, and a proven focus on accuracy and attention to detail.  Additionally, significant experience with midsize to large law firms is required and an Associates or Bachelor’s degree is