Law Firm AR Analyst — Trust & Cash

SR Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm in New York, NY is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join its Finance team. The role focuses on cash application, trust account administration, and reconciliations to safeguard client funds.

You will handle payments across currencies, manage IOLTA/trust accounts, and ensure compliance with regulatory controls. Excellent Excel and enterprise system experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior finance or accounting experience within a law firm environment.
• Hands-on experience with cash application and client trust accounting (IOLTA/trust accounts).
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using enterprise accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming client and office payments across multiple currencies.
• Research and resolve unidentified or unapplied cash receipts with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations to ensure records match bank activity.
• Manage client trust accounts (IOLTA) with regulatory compliance.
• Record receipt of client funds into trust ledgers and disbursements with approvals.
• Execute transfers between trust and operating accounts to settle invoices.
• Assist with regular trust account reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare cash receipt and trust account balance reports for management.
• Collaborate with Billing, Collections, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve inquiries.

Skills

Cash application

Trust accounting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Elite 3E

Aderant

Excel

Job description

Global Law Firm in New York, NY is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join its Finance team. The role focuses on cash application, trust account administration, and reconciliations to safeguard client funds.

You will handle payments across currencies, manage IOLTA/trust accounts, and ensure compliance with regulatory controls. Excellent Excel and enterprise system experience are essential for success.