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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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Industry | Legal Services |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
| Website | http://www.stblaw.com/ |
About Company
Simpson Thacher is one of the world’s most respected law firms. But for us, this has never simply been a matter of size or rankings. It’s the direct result of our commitment to one founding principle. Since 1884, many of the world’s largest organizations have turned to us for smart solutions to critical commercial challenges. Today, more than 900 lawyers in 11 global offices put the collective experience of the Firm to work for every client we serve. Our teams start with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives. We share knowledge across practices and regions. We help our clients not only mitigate risk, but also discover opportunity. And each success begins with the same simple question... How can we help you?
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Disbursementsunmatched
- Escrowunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financial Accountingunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Systemsunmatched
- Financial Transactionsunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Internal Auditunmatched
- Journal Entriesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Online Bankingunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Reimbursementunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
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