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.