Law Firm Controller — Elite 3E & Trust Accounting Lead

Addison Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Resumo da oferta

Addison Group, a New York-based boutique law firm, seeks a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting and billing. This full-time, on-site role reports to firm leadership and supervises a billing team member, collaborating with attorneys and staff to maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities include managing Elite 3E-based accounting and billing, trust accounts, month-end closes, and coordination with external accountants for tax estimates and filings.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience within a law firm.
• Advanced experience with Elite 3E and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with firm leadership on accounting, billing, and financial matters.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s accounting and billing systems, including daily use of Elite 3E.
• Handle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process trust account transactions and maintain trust ledgers and other accounting records.
• Manage daily banking activities, including deposits, wires, ACH payments/transfers, and Positive Pay.
• Monitor compliance with internal accounting controls and firm policies.
• Ensure proper general ledger account coding and reconcile/allocate expenses to clients and matters.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, trust account three-way reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and monthly financial reporting.
• Provide financial information and supporting documentation to the firm’s outside accountants for tax estimates, financial statement reviews, tax filings, and K-1 preparation.
• Prepare and distribute 1099s as required.
• Work with attorneys and staff to research and resolve billing and accounting issues.
• Communicate with external vendors and professional service providers, including accountants, CPAs, and banking contacts.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting, billing, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee and work closely with billing personnel.
• Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Ferramentas

Elite 3E

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Addison Group, a New York-based boutique law firm, seeks a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting and billing. This full-time, on-site role reports to firm leadership and supervises a billing team member, collaborating with attorneys and staff to maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities include managing Elite 3E-based accounting and billing, trust accounts, month-end closes, and coordination with external accountants for tax estimates and filings.