Accounting Assistant

This position earns $40,000 annually.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• $300 monthly stipend for Health Insurance
• Gym membership
• Employee Recognition Programs

Why Work Here?

This is the firm that will take your career to the next level. We focus on obtaining RESULTS for our clients! Our law firm has been named a “Best Place to Work” in the country by Glassdoor two years in a row!

Job Summary:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties. Assist Accountants and other financial professionals with creating and editing financial documents. Complete the bookkeeping processes of the company. Evaluate and review the monthly transactions and reconcile the balance sheet accounts. Support the Finance Director in the completion of accounting activities, financial audits and compliance processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze financial figures on a day-to-day
• Implement best practices and procedures in the accounting department as instructed by the Director of Accounting & Finance
• Complete the reconciliation and analyses of various records
• Run, analyze and prepare management information reports
• Create, monitor and post accruals and journal entries
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Maintain database by entering, verifying, and backing up data
• Perform fixed assets inventory for the PR location
• Submit Quarterly reports with the PR agencies
• Complete Bank Reconciliation for the US & PR accounts
• Monitor and reconcile the Prepaid Accounts
• Reconcile the Intercompany Balances on a monthly basis
• Complete AMEX allocation, as needed
• Support the Payroll Process by Auditing Timecards and reviewing the payroll changes
• Book the payroll entry in the PR books
• Complete the Bonus Worksheet on a monthly basis
• Complete Depreciation entry for all entities
• Complete the 10% withholding deposits in SURI
• Calculate and post Intercompany Allocation entry
• Complete a Fixed Assets roll forward
• Support Financial Audits for all the entities
• Create the 480 tax forms on an annual basis
• Other duties assigned

Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and solve complex problems.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in financial reporting, documentation, and reconciliation is crucial.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with a strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains a high level of professionalism.
• Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing regulations or requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP systems, and accounting software.
• Team Oriented: Must be capable of working in a collaborative environment.

Education & Experience:

• Must be pursuing or have a degree in accounting or business-related field
• 1+ years experience in accounting or any related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with CRM system

If you are looking for the opportunity to make the most of your experience, talents and work ethic, we have the cases, reputation, and resources to make your goals a reality.