Accounting Assistant

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices around the tri-state. They are currently in need of a full-time Accounting Assistant for their Uniondale, NY office (central Nassau county) to report and assist the Accounting Manager. This is a hybrid role – 3 days in the office, 2 remote, working 9-5pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and code vendor invoices and ensure proper authorization
• Input vendor invoices into Aderant accounting system
• Process vendor payments, obtain signatures for checks and mail out payments
• Review vendor statements
• Investigate payment inquiries
• Research uncashed checks and reissue as needed
• Process journal entries
• Assist with matter maintenance in Aderant
• Record incoming wire transfers
• Prepare check deposits and record in Aderant
• Process client credit card payments
• Investigate incoming payments with no remittance information
• Assist with trust/escrow activity
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

EXPERIENCE

• College degree or working towards a degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with Aderant or Chrome River a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong communication skills