Accounting Analyst

Rivkin Radler LLP • Uniondale, NY

8d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is looking for a strong candidate to join the Accounting team as an Accounting Analyst, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3+ years of solid accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage high volume of transactions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aderant, Chrome River and/or Ceridian Dayforce a plus

Responsibilities

• Review and code vendor invoices and ensure proper authorization
• Ensure proper sales/use tax is paid and determine 1099 eligibility
• Input vendor invoices into Aderant accounting system
• Process vendor payments, obtain signatures for checks and mail out payments
• Handle positive pay exception items
• Review vendor statements and investigate payment inquiries
• Research uncashed checks and reissue as needed
• Review and process expense reimbursements and invoices in Chrome River
• Assist with annual form 1099 process
• Process journal entries as needed
• Assist with matter and employee maintenance in Aderant
• Prepare various monthly account analysis and schedules
• Assist with recording incoming wire transfers and check deposits
• Process client credit card payments
• Investigate incoming payments with missing remittance information
• Process and record escrow activity according to firm procedures
• Prepare weekly escrow activity schedule and reconciliations
• Input payroll information into Ceridan Dayforce
• Review payroll preview before transmission
• Backup for transmitting payroll
• Assist with annual W-2 review
• Backup for issuing daily cash report
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• group term life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• optional term life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• referral bonuses
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level