Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · 2 weeks ago
General Ledger Staff Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an international law firm seeking a staff accountant to join its U.S. Business Finance Controller’s team. The role involves maintaining cash accounts, preparing financial reports, and participating in accounting software conversions.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile operating cash accounts daily
Daily clearing of outstanding checks in a computerized accounting environment
Communicate with cash receipts, accounts payable, treasury teams to expeditiously investigate and report differences between book and bank activity
Responsible for daily journal entries for various bank charges, interbank transfers, and operating account activities including review of supporting documentation
Report accurate daily operating bank account balances and weekly cash flow projections to global headquarters
Maintain detailed daily cash flow projections utilizing operating expense and capital expenditure budgets
Prepare draft monthly escrow account reports for distribution to management, lawyers, and clients
Prepare and maintain monthly workpapers for various balance sheets and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy of general ledger account balances
Participate in training and transaction testing of general ledger modules during system conversion periods
Collaborate on special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller/Controller
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Two+ years of accounting experience
Advanced Microsoft excel including v lookups and pivot tables
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven organizational skills with attention-to-detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Preferred
Preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Knowledge of Elite 3E or Aderant systems helpful
Knowledge of IFRS basis of accounting helpful
Company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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