Accounting Systems Assistant
LOCATION: New York, NY (Downtown near Wall Street)
ORGANIZATION: Large Top-ranked Global Law Firm
COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $55K; generous Paid Overtime plus Bonus; 401K with competitive match; Paid Time Off; benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life; Transit Program; Gym membership perks, all firm amenities, exceptional culture, and more!
SUMMARY: Entry-level Accounting Systems opportunity for a bright individual seeking to develop a long-term Accounting career with a close-knit, robust team within the Accounting Systems department of a respected top-tier law firm. The ideal candidate will be excited about data, analysis and report generation in a fast-paced corporate environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with monthly and yearly closing activities and reports
- Generate reports and assist with report validation
- Daily Accounting Systems activities including: Audit request, Billing, and Matter Maintenance
- Support with standard and exception billing rates clients, matters and timekeepers
- Assist with Personal Charge System (PCS) and activities related to personal charge invoice
- Complete ad-hoc data analysis
- Support with report requests
- Take part in systems upgrades including: developing regression test procedures, regression testing, data validation and related documentation
- Propose improvements to current processes
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field required
- Exposure to Accounting, Accounting Systems or related field
- Familiarity with Aderant, Elite, or SQL is a plus
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc) proficiency
- Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail
