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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP · 1 month ago

Finance and Accounting Specialist/ Junior Comptroller

Rockville Centre, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a rapidly-growing boutique multistate law firm focusing on various transactional areas. The Finance and Accounting Specialist/ Junior Comptroller supports the finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to financial planning and compliance.

ConsultingLegalReal Estate

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing/collections, payroll, bank/treasury activities

Assist in managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements

Prepare and analyze internal and external financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow, partner / equity accounting as applicable to law firm)

Assist with budgetary processes, forecasting and variance analysis; provide insights and recommendations

Work closely with other departments (e.g., practice groups, billing department, operations) to support business objectives, cost-management and profitability analysis

Support audit activities (internal/external), tax filings and compliance matters (including law-firm specific matters like partner compensation, trust accounting, etc.)

Identify process improvement opportunities, system automation/enhancement and reporting efficiencies

Serve as backup in billing/deposits when needed

Qualification

Accounting degreeQuickBooks OnlineExcel proficiencyLaw firm experienceFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

3+ years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience; experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly desirable

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills. Ability to engage with attorneys/partners, operations, and management

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and mastery of Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)

High level of integrity, confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive financial and partner/firm-equity matters

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work effectively in a collaborative but fast-paced environment

Preferred

Prior law-firm or professional services accounting experience (including partner compensation)

Experience with business intelligence/reporting tools, process automation or finance systems implementation

Familiarity with billing/timekeeping systems specific to law firms and the intersections of finance + operations in the legal services environment

Benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Contribution toward health insurance premiums

Flexible work hours and location, including option for 100% remote

Encouragement of suggestions to improve firm operations

Company

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (FRB) is a full-service business law firm that combines the deep knowledge and understanding of attorneys who proudly advise clients seeking solutions to their most complex matters.

Founded in 2018

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees