Junior Accountant - NYC, Westchester or Parsippany, NJ
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a law firm seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing Accounting team. The role involves assisting with various accounting functions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with established policies.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts functions
- Preparing monthly reports and ensuring accuracy of the general ledger
- Reconciling Balance Sheet and P&L accounts by compiling files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
- Identifying and researching discrepancies and preparing adjusting journal entries
- Assisting with month and year end tasks and preparation of audit sampling package for external audits
- Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the accounting team
Skills
- Degree in accounting
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior Law Firm experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of LMS, LMSV/SurePoint time and billing system, Chrome River, a plus
Benefits
- Hybrid (Remote and In Person)
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