Rivkin Radler LLP is hiring: Accounting Analyst in Uniondale

Overview

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, Fla.; 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.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Review and code vendor invoices and ensure proper authorization
• Ensure proper sales/use tax is paid and determine 1099 eligibility
• Process vendor payments, obtain signatures for checks and mail out payments
• 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

Accounts Receivable :

• Assist with recording incoming wire transfers and check deposits
• Process client credit card payments
• Investigate incoming payments with missing remittance information

Escrow/Trust:

• Process and record escrow activity according to firm procedures
• Prepare weekly escrow activity schedule and reconciliations

Payroll:

• Input payroll information into Ceridian Dayforce
• Review payroll preview before transmission
• Backup for transmitting payroll
• Assist with annual W-2 review

Other:

• Backup for issuing daily cash report
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3+ years of solid accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with Aderant, Chrome River and/or Ceridian Dayforce a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Professional Attributes:

• Strong work ethic
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.