General Ledger Staff Accountant

General Ledger Staff Accountant New York NY International law firm is seeking a staff accountant to join its U.S. Business Finance Controller’s team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to gain experience with cash reporting and general ledger workpapers for the Firm’s U.S. region. Key Responsibilities Cash Account Bank Reconciliations Maintain and reconcile operating cash accounts daily. Daily clearing of outstanding checks in a computerized accounting environment. Communicate with cash receipts, accounts payable, treasury teams to expeditiously investigate and report differences between book and bank activity. Responsible for daily journal entries for various bank charges, interbank transfers, and operating account activities including review of supporting documentation. Cash Account Reporting Report accurate daily operating bank account balances and weekly cash flow projections to global headquarters. Maintain detailed daily cash flow projections utilizing operating expense and capital expenditure budgets. Prepare draft monthly escrow account reports for distribution to management, lawyers, and clients. Balance Sheet and Income Statement Workpapers Prepare and maintain monthly workpapers for various balance sheets and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy of general ledger account balances. Accounting Software Conversion and Other Projects Participate in training and transaction testing of general ledger modules during system conversion periods. Collaborate on special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller/Controller. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting Two+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment Advanced Microsoft excel including v lookups and pivot tables. Knowledge of Elite 3E or Aderant systems helpful. Knowledge of IFRS basis of accounting helpful. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven organizational skills with attention-to-detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr Friedman Williams