Cole Schotz P.C.
Cole Schotz P.C.
Trust and Retainer Accountant - NJ Office: Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional offices seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Trust Accountant to manage and oversee all trust accounting functions in compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of client trust accounts and maintaining accurate financial records for the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain client trust accounts in accordance with state bar regulations and firm policies.
Monitor and record all trust transactions, including deposits, disbursements, wires and transfers.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of trust balances to attorneys and clients.
Review monthly trust account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure proper handling of client funds.
Assist with audits and regulatory reviews related to trust accounts.
Maintain compliance with IOLTA (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) requirements.
Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Support general accounting functions as required.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field, a minimum of 3 years of experience in trust accounting, preferably in a legal environment and experience with Legal specific software such as Elite or Aderant. Applicant needs to have strong interpersonal skills, be organized, detailed and have a good aptitude to learn new tasks quickly.
We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits program. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Please e-mail resume for consideration to:
Gayle P. Englert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Cole Schotz P.C.
Court Plaza North
25 Main Street, P.O. Box 800
Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800
genglert@coleschotz.com
Please visit us at our website. www.coleschotz.com
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK/DELAWARE/MARYLAND/TEXAS/FLORIDA/WASHINGTON D.C
Cole Schotz is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Trust and Retainer Accountant - NJ Office: Prominent AM Law 200 law firm with multiple regional offices seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Trust Accountant to manage and oversee all trust accounting functions in compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of client trust accounts and maintaining accurate financial records for the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain client trust accounts in accordance with state bar regulations and firm policies.
Monitor and record all trust transactions, including deposits, disbursements, wires and transfers.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of trust balances to attorneys and clients.
Review monthly trust account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure proper handling of client funds.
Assist with audits and regulatory reviews related to trust accounts.
Maintain compliance with IOLTA (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) requirements.
Generate reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Support general accounting functions as required.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field, a minimum of 3 years of experience in trust accounting, preferably in a legal environment and experience with Legal specific software such as Elite or Aderant. Applicant needs to have strong interpersonal skills, be organized, detailed and have a good aptitude to learn new tasks quickly.
We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits program. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Please e-mail resume for consideration to:
Gayle P. Englert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Cole Schotz P.C.
Court Plaza North
25 Main Street, P.O. Box 800
Hackensack, NJ 07602-0800
genglert@coleschotz.com
Please visit us at our website. www.coleschotz.com
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK/DELAWARE/MARYLAND/TEXAS/FLORIDA/WASHINGTON D.C
Cole Schotz is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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