Entry Level Finance Coordinator

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees across six states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

The Finance Coordinator supports the firm's day-to-day financial operations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of daily financial transactions. This role works closely with the Finance team, attorneys, and administrative staff to manage deposits, payments, expenses, and collections while maintaining strong internal controls and confidentiality standards consistent with a legal environment. The Finance Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting cash flow, and contributing to efficient firm operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing and applying check deposits, cash receipts, and wire transfers, ensuring accurate allocation to client and matter accounts in accordance with firm policies.
• Support cash application activities by reviewing payment details, identifying discrepancies, and escalating issues as needed.
• Review and verify expense transactions, including firm credit card charges and reimbursement requests, to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Assist with collections support, including tracking outstanding balances, preparing reports, and coordinating follow-up efforts under guidance from senior team members.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and periodic closing activities related to deposits, expenses, and receivables.
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements, internal controls, and accounting standards applicable to a law firm environment.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent coursework/experience).
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting, finance, or administrative experience; law firm or professional services experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general comfort working with financial systems; experience with accounting or billing software is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications, systems, and technology tools.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Compensation/Benefits

We offer a compensation package that will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401k and gym/fitness membership reimbursement.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@friedmanvartolo.com to request an accommodations.

Location

Garden City, NY office