Part-Time Accounting Assistant

Because a great law firm begins with great people.
 

At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 235 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y.  The firm actively encourages equal opportunity and diversity, through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.

Rivkin Radler LLP is looking for a strong candidate to join the Accounting team as a part time Accounting Assistant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Code vendor invoices and ensure proper authorization
• Input vendor invoices into Aderant accounting system
• Process vendor payments, obtain signatures for checks and mail out payments
• Review vendor statements
• Investigate payment inquiries
• Research uncashed checks and reissue as needed
• Process journal entries
• Record incoming wire transfers
• Prepare check deposits and record in Aderant
• Investigate incoming payments with no remittance information
• Trust/escrow bank reconciliations
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

EXPERIENCE

• College degree or working towards a degree with a major in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with Aderant or Chrome River a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong communication skills

Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits.  EOE.

The hours for this position are flexible. 

The salary range for this position is $20 -$22 per hour.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.