Accounting Analyst / Senior Accountant
Our client is a mid-sized law firm with offices around the tri-state and Florida. They have an immediate need for an Accounting Analyst / Senior Accountant, reporting into the Accounting Manager. This position is hybrid (after an initial period of in-office training for approximately 4 weeks), 4 days in the office and one day remote, located in their Long Island, NY office.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Review and code vendor invoices and ensure proper authorization
- Ensure proper sales/use tax is paid and determine 1099 eligibility
- Input vendor invoices into Aderant accounting system
- Process vendor payments, obtain signatures for checks and mail out payments
- Handle positive pay exception items
- Review vendor statements and investigate payment inquiries
- Research uncashed checks and reissue as needed
- Review and process expense reimbursements and invoices in Chrome River
- Assist with annual form 1099 process
General Ledger:
- Process journal entries as needed
- Assist with matter and employee maintenance in Aderant
- Prepare various monthly account analysis and schedules
Accounts Receivable:
- Assist with recording incoming wire transfers and check deposits
- Process client credit card payments
- Investigate incoming payments with missing remittance information
Escrow/Trust:
- Process and record escrow activity according to firm procedures
- Prepare weekly escrow activity schedule and reconciliations
Payroll:
- Input payroll information into Ceridan Dayforce
- Review payroll preview before transmission
- Backup for transmitting payroll
- Assist with annual W-2 review
Other:
- Backup for issuing daily cash report
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
- Ad hoc requests and special projects
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 3+ years of solid accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Experience with Aderant, Chrome River and/or Ceridian Dayforce a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Hybrid work schedule – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
