Accounting Assistant

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP • New York, NY

9d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for staff level accounting duties including preparation and recording of journal entries, general ledger account analysis, bank reconciliations, disbursement processing, trust accounting, online banking, and other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience required
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of financial accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP and financial analysis techniques

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of 3E financial system preferred
• Experience in external/internal auditing or law firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare various balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances
• Prepare monthly US and non-US bank reconciliations
• Process disbursement uploads, including non-US salary entries
• Perform escrow accounting tasks
• Perform monthly closing activities, including preparing and posting of general journal entries
• Process online banking transactions including, but not limited to, importing of employee expense reimbursement files, wires and ACH transfers
• Report daily cash receipts and cash balances on primary operating accounts
• Communicate with Accounting staff at other offices on inquiries and discrepancies
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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