What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing?
A prestigious law firm located in downtown New York City, specializing in high-end legal services in Real Estate, Trust & Estates is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Accountant to join their team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for personal and professional growth, and your positive attitude is what matters most to them.
Responsibilities:
• Financial Operations / Cash Applications
o Own the creation of close packages for our attorneys who are in charge of completing real estate closes. These packages include deal memos, escrow checks, bank checks and wires depending on the needs of the client
o Ensure close packages are given to the close attorneys and are properly transitioned
• Accounts Receivable
o Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
o Run and process daily deposits received from clients
• Accounts Payable
o Own AP process of receiving approval and subsequent payments of daily / monthly invoices via check, wire or ACH
o Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
o Own monthly Travel & Expense process for all employees
• Books & Records / Accounting:
o Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
o Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
o Own accounting projects as they arise
o Develop reports (eg. balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements) according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
o Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Assist the Chief Administrative Officer in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Required Qualifications:
• Candidate should have 2-5 years of applicable accounting experience
• BSC/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• Must have excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Excellent understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP)
• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required
