Junior Staff Accountant

Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Accountant to join the accounting team. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsible for the daily operations of Accounts Payable, Banking, and Trust.
• Reconciles trust and operating bank accounts daily to identify incoming electronic payments or debits.
• Supports the management of client trust accounts by ensuring transactions are completed and recorded in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Processes vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Assists with accounts receivable tracking and follow-ups.
• Monitors unapplied and on-account fee/disbursement balances and communicates with the Billing Coordinator on the monthly application against outstanding WIP and AR.
• Maintains the electronic imaging system (Expert Image) up to date.
• Completes sales and use tax filings for NY/NJ offices.

• Provides management with regular status reports on daily balances and transactions.
• Assist management with ad-hoc reporting or reconciliations for the regional offices.

Any and all other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting combined with two or more years of related experience or training in accounting procedures, specifically in a law firm setting.
• Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have experience in Aderant Expert, Elite, or similar legal software. Microsoft Office experience with proficiency in Excel.