Accounting Assistant

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP • New York, NY

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant performs staff-level accounting duties, including preparing and recording journal entries, analyzing general ledger accounts, completing bank reconciliations, processing disbursements, supporting trust accounting, and handling online banking transactions. The position also supports monthly closing activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multitask while effectively meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP, and financial analysis techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the 3E financial system.
• Experience in external or internal auditing, or in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure account balances are complete and accurate.
• Prepare monthly U.S. and non-U.S. bank reconciliations.
• Process disbursement uploads, including non-U.S. salary entries.
• Perform escrow accounting tasks.
• Perform monthly closing activities, including preparing and posting general journal entries.
• Process online banking transactions, including importing employee expense reimbursement files and processing wires and ACH transfers.
• Report daily cash receipts and cash balances on primary operating accounts.
• Communicate with Accounting staff at other offices about inquiries and discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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