Accounting Assistant| Hybrid | Direct Hire | New York City, NY
TSS is partnering with a growing law firm to hire a full-time, Accounting Assistant for a permanent position in the financial district in NYC.
Schedule is 4 days in office and 1 day remote.
This newly expanded role reports to the Director of Operations and will play a critical role in managing the daily financial operations of the firm, with a strong focus on accounts payable/receivable, legal billing, payroll, and trust accounting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Track and manage AP/AR. Contact clients regularly about AR and Billing.
Prepare monthly billing through Centerbase legal billing software.
Process payroll and reconcile each payroll period to the general ledger.
Maintain cash receipts, disbursement journals, and the general ledger.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts, including IOLA accounts (interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts).
Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports for various funding sources.
Support management in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasting.
Maintain and update annual cash flow tracking sheets in Excel.
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of law firm bookkeeping experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Accounting degree preferred).
Excellent MS Excel & Word skills
Strong working knowledge of trust accounting (IOLTA) and legal billing.
Experience using Centerbase or similar accounting software (Required).
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range is $85,000 - $100,000 DOE. Benefits include: One day remote, 401(k), Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Bonus opportunities, and yearly performance-based bonus.
About Us
TSS (Temporary Staffing & Search) is a boutique employment agency established in 1999, dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that are making a difference. Originally founded as Temporary Staffing by Suzanne Ltd., TSS has evolved over the years while maintaining its core belief: that every person has value and deserves to be treated with respect. We are still a woman-owned enterprise, and we continue to nurture the strong personal relationships we've built over the past two decades within our extensive network of job seekers and employers.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant
JOB ORDER #: 10433
LOCATION: New York City, NY 10005
SALARY: $85,000-$100,000yr DOE
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button to send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job order number.
This role is a FULL TIME position sourced through TSS. You would be employed and paid by the client company but we would represent you up until the offer stage.