Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

o Determining which of our accounts a check should be deposited;

o Checking online banking portals as well as our credit card/electronic check vendor portal periodically throughout the day;

o Instructing transfers of funds from one account to another due to electronic payments made to the wrong account;

o Entering check and electronic deposits;

o Firmwide communications to identify the source and nature of certain payments received;

o Dealing with excess payments as well as those that cannot be attributed to outstanding unpaid bills;

o Communications with billing attorneys and client bookkeepers;

o Preparation of AR analyses when needed to reconcile our AR books to a clients’ AP books, and for other purposes

o Filing copies of checks and electronic payment notification documents.

o Perform client matter account reconciliation

o Produce monthly financial and management reports

o Communicate payment discrepancies to management team and attorneys

o Identify slow-paying clients and recommend them to the collection specialist

o Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for improvement

o Assist Accounting Manager with various month end tasks and reconciliations

- Required skills and qualifications

o Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

o Understanding of basic principles of accounting

o Detail oriented

o Excellent communication skills

o Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel

- Preferred skills and qualifications

o Proficiency with an ERP system (Experience with an ERP system will allow for easy understanding of the Coyote)

o Experience in accounts receivable or accounts payable

Compensation:

The Staff Accountant will commit to a full-time, in-person position. The Staff Accountant will receive an annual salary of $75,000-$100,000 depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible working arrangements and a matching 401(k) Plan, which is available 6 months from an employee’s start date.

Applications :

To apply, please send a cover letter to Jennifer Lifschitz, Human Resource and Recruitment Manager at [email protected].