Accounting Associate/ Bookkeeper

Job description

Overview:

Farah & Farah is a large Personal Injury/ Workers' Compensation law firm operating since 1979. We are an established, successful, Firm specializing in Personal Injury and are looking to grow our winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that acknowledges hard work, values work/life balance, and strives to provide a positive atmosphere where people enjoy working.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• AA degree in accounting or equivalent work experience in accounting
• 3+ years experience in Bookkeeping / Accounting position
• Experience in a law firm environment - preferred but not required
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Efficient in dealing with high volumes of transactions, Detailed oriented, organized, and strong verbal, and written communication, as well as interpersonal skills

Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for general accounting, Clerical and Administrative support to the Accounting Team
• Data Entry
• General knowledge in the Accounts Payable process
• General knowledge in the Cash Reconciliations process
• General knowledge of Expense Account Reconciliations and/or analysis
• General knowledge of Balance Sheet Reconciliations and/or analysis
• Special projects and other ad hoc requests, as assigned

Other Skills Desired

• Solid work ethic
• Team Player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Flexible in attitude and the ability to move from job to job
• Able to take direction but be responsible to lead a project as needed
• Create and Document procedures as needed
• Accept responsibility for your actions
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work with a team of 6 other accounting department personnel

Environmental and working conditions

• All the work is conducted in an office setting. This position generally works Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM, but may occasionally require longer hours
• No remote work is available for this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location