Staff Accountant (Law Firm Experience)

SourcePro Search•New York, NY

About The Position

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Staff Accountant with a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of general accounting experience. Law firm or public accounting background preferred; CPA a plus. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with Elite 3E, Sage Fixed Assets, or Essbase is a bonus. The ideal candidate will support the general ledger accounting responsibilities for the firm, including the New York head office, as well as the domestic and international branch offices.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. Accounting/Finance major required with 3+ years of general accounting experience.
Excellent MS Excel skills required.
Good problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
Must exhibit attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility and a teamwork approach.

Nice To Haves

Law firm or public accounting experience preferred.
CPA a plus.
Experience with Elite 3E, Sage Fixed Asset System and Essbase preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely booking of transactions
Expense variance analysis of actuals versus prior year
Assist with quarterly and annual tax analyses and filings for the firm and branch offices
Assist with schedules and analyses for annual firm and pension audits
Documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Preparation of journal entries
Assist with the month end close process
Assist with annual budget preparation
Branch office support and coordinating with other departments
Ad Hoc projects – real estate filings, government surveys, etc.
Maintaining firm and client information. This includes complying with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.