Accounting Assistant: Bank Reconciliations & Journal Entries

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

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.