Accounting Assistant (Accounting degree required!) Job at Large U.S. Multination

Accounting Assistant (Accounting degree required!)

LOCATION: New York, NY

THE ORGANIZATION: Large International Law Firm

COMPENSATION: Up to $65K base, plus paid overtime, 401K; Life and AD&D Insurance; Travel Reimbursement; Generous bonus; Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately perform accounting duties
• Prepare and manage travel advances for staff and executives
• Reimburse attorneys and staff for client and firm expenditures
• Perform client billing and collection activities for assigned clients in a timely manner
• Monitor aging of unbilled fees for assigned partners and/or clients
• Monitor and manage outstanding accounts receivable, unapplied funds and collection efforts
• Meet with the Billing Manager, Senior Billing Coordinators, and/or partners to discuss monthly billing, outstanding invoices and strategy for collections
• Generate Proformas for each assigned partner at the beginning of each month, after the time entry deadline
• Prepare billing packages for each assigned partner (i.e. draft cover letters, invoices, etc.)
• Review Proformas for misallocated time and ensure time entries are in accordance with client policy
• Communicate new/changes in client policies to timekeepers

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Competency to do mathematical computations; Proficient in MS Excel
• 1+ year of relevant accounting experience (can be an internship)
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with thoughtful and intelligent people
• Ability to work with initiative, creativity and flexibility to tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain high level of consciousness and sensitivity to employee needs
• A willingness to undertake further training as required to fulfill the changing needs of the firm

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