Staff Accountant

New York, NY

Reports To: Controller and Senior Accounting Manager

A prestigious midtown law firm seeks a professional, proactive individual with experience in a law firm setting. The qualified candidate will perform a variety of accounting tasks in an accounting department including, but not limited to: 

General Ledger/Accounting

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Account analysis-various
• Prepare wire/ACH payments out (vendors and former partners)
• Assist with bank reconciliations and clearing checks in Elite
• Assist with month and year end Elite close
• Elite system problem solving: G/L, Billing setups, etc.
• Coordinate return of retainers with Billing & A/P
• Special projects as needed 

Escrow Accounting

• Set up wires-online banking
• Record escrow transactions in Elite
• Open/Close interest bearing sub accounts 

Cash Receipts

• Record deposits (post cash receipts in Elite) and investigate when needed
• Review bank activity for wires/ACH’s (online)
• Scan check copies to bank for deposit
• Client Payment via credit card transactions
• Online banking 

Abilities and Skills Needed

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of 3 years of law firm experience
• Knowledge of Elite 3.9 and higher is preferred / Elite 3E preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel & Word
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills required
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to a fast changing environment
• Must have attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.
• Creative, self-disciplined and capable of completing tasks independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive detail
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel
• Must be flexible with overtime
• Willingness to work with and assist other staff members in accomplishing work assignments
• Pleasant and cooperative attitude
• Must be able to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly