Accounting Assistant

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York seeks an Accounting Assistant to perform staff-level accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, disbursements, and trust accounting across offices. The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel skills.

You will support monthly closings, bank reconciliations, and various reporting tasks, with attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1 degree in Accounting is required.
• 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting systems and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account balances.
• Prepare monthly US bank reconciliations and non-US bank reconciliations.
• Process disbursement uploads, including non-US salary entries.
• Perform escrow accounting tasks.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and posting of journal entries.
• Process online banking transactions (e.g., wires, ACH).
• Report daily cash receipts and balances on primary operating accounts.
• Coordinate with Accounting staff at other offices on inquiries.

Skills

10 years exp

Verbal and written communication

Basic math

Microsoft Excel

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Financial accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for staff level accounting duties including preparation and recording of journal entries, general ledger account analysis, bank reconciliations, disbursement processing, trust accounting, online banking, and other duties, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances
• Prepare monthly US and non-US bank reconciliations
• Process disbursement uploads, including non-US salary entries
• Perform escrow accounting tasks
• Perform monthly closing activities, including preparing and posting of general journal entries
• Process online banking transactions including, but not limited to, importing of employee expense reimbursement files, wires and ACH transfers
• Report daily cash receipts and cash balances on primary operating accounts
• Communicate with Accounting staff at other offices on inquiries and discrepancies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience required
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of financial accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP and financial analysis techniques

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of 3E financial system preferred
• Experience in external/internal auditing or law firm preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree Accounting required

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible. Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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About Us

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.