Trust Accountant

SourcePro Search•Newark, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable/Receivable/Trust Accountant with our top ranked large law firm client. This is a long term contract opportunity and will be based in the Newark office. This position supports various aspects of finance and accounting for the Firm. This opportunity offers a competitive rate, a great work environment and growth potential in a large firm environment.

Requirements

Proven track record of academic and professional excellence
4-7 years of related experience
Demonstrates skills and experience in managing goals through collaboration and teamwork
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required
Advance Microsoft Excel skills are also required
A 4-year Degree are also required

Responsibilities

Open, sort and deliver all AP/AR mail
Complete daily AP and cash receipts report
Upload positive pay file to the bank for approved and processed checks
Review all incoming vendor statements to verify accuracy of all outstanding balances
Respond on a timely basis to all vendor calls and emails regarding payment status
Review and process incoming check requests and post information to the general ledger (Elite)
Process and print the weekly check queue along with daily “rush” checks as requested by attorneys
Respond in a timely manner to attorney and secretarial requests regarding payment inquiries and supporting documentation
Process deposits on a daily basis, Generate a Pinnacle report and prepare the daily cash report
Initiate wire transfers for trust business accounts
Obtain and file appropriate supporting documentation for closing and other trust transactions
Post daily client payments in Elite
Identify and resolve any payments with missing information or discrepancies in amounts paid