Accountant - Law Firm Experience

Accountant - Law Firm Experience

Location : New York, NY (Hybrid : 4 days in office, Fridays from home) Full-Time | Salary : $90,000-$110,000+ (commensurate with experience)

A prominent law firm in New York is seeking a highly experienced Accountant to support the firm's Controller across key finance operations including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with law firm experience to take ownership of vital accounting functions and grow within a dynamic, team-focused environment.

What You'll Do :

Accounts Receivable / Billing

• Process and manage client billing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness .
• Review and edit pre-bills per attorney instruction and client guidelines.
• Identify and resolve errors in time entries or disbursements.
• Prepare final bills and cover letters; post bills upon approval .
• Follow up with attorneys regarding billing timelines and collection issues.
• Maintain special billing arrangements and monitor trust balances , WIP , and unapplied cash .
• Reconcile client accounts and send reminders as needed.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and daily deposit tracking.
• Generate and analyze billing and collections reports .

Accounts Payable

General Accounting

What You'll Bring :

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with the firm's Controller and play a key role in shaping the financial efficiency and operations of a thriving legal practice. Flexibility exists for the right candidate.