Supports accounts payable, cash receipts, monthly reporting, general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, discrepancy research, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, and external audit preparation. The role requires an accounting degree, strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage priorities independently and collaboratively. Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
Junior Accountant
Law firm seeks Junior Accountant, prior law firm experience preferred but not required, to join growing Accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts functions.
- Preparing monthly reports and ensuring accuracy of the general ledger.
- Reconciling Balance Sheet and P&L accounts by compiling files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Identifying and researching discrepancies and preparing adjusting journal entries.
- Assisting with month and year end tasks and preparation of audit sampling package for external audits.
- Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the accounting team.
Key requirements:
- Degree in accounting
- Prior Law Firm experience highly preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment.
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of LMS, LMSV/SurePoint time and billing system, Chrome River, a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Salary Range: $60K – $70K annually (hourly rate: $32.96 – $38.46; 35-hour work week). The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
The candidate may have the option to work in the New York City or Parsippany, New Jersey office.
The responsibilities of this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
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