Accounting Analyst

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.