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].
