Legal experience is a MUST! In office for the 90 days and then transitions to a hybrid schedule.
Accounting Associate
Are you a self-motivated team player looking to join an expanding Firm? We are growing the Accounting and Finance team, where exceptional legal talent converges with a relentless drive for excellence.
As a pivotal member on this team, you will thrive in an environment that values innovation, agility, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled, groundbreaking results for our clients.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the ever-evolving landscape of National Plaintiff’s Litigation.
The accounting associate reports to the Accounting Manager. In this capacity the Accounting Associate will be responsible for :
- Oversight of the Accounts Payable function, including processing invoices, credit card statements, expense report reimbursements, distributing wire payments
- Assists with processing cash receipts
- Managing the Firm’s Corporate American Express accounts, including second level review and editing of entries for final review and approval
- Update, prepare and circulate Daily Cash Report
- Monitors the general ledger and inputs journal entries
- Assists with month-end and year-end closing, including financial reporting
- Additional ad-hoc Accounting duties and running reports as needed
- Assisting the team with Court submissions
You will possess :
- A positive, professional mentality with the ability to problem solve
- Extreme detail-oriented work with a knack for perfection (data entry must be accurate always)
- Expert level organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal written and oral communication with an ability to convey information articulately
- Agility in a fast-paced, high volume environment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also being a team player
- Openness to take direction well
Required Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years’ experience on an accounting or finance team within Legal industry
- Proven track record of data entry proficiency
- Professional Services or Law firm accounting experience is a plus
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Intermediate level in Excel
- Knowledge of Accounting systems including ProLaw, Elite, 3E a plus
- Familiarity with Expense Reimbursement systems, including Concur a plus
Benefits :
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Hybrid work schedule
- Corporate level Medical, Dental, Vision package
- Generous Paid Time Off including Sick and Vacation time
- 10 Company paid holidays
- 401(K) Company program
- Parental Leave Package
- And more