Career

Peckar & Abramson, P.C., a leading national law firm and innovator in construction law, is currently seeking an experienced financial professional to join our company as a Full Charge Bookkeeper. As part of our finance team, you will manage all company ledgers, process payroll journal entries, and reconcile invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Additionally, you will assist leadership with reporting and regulatory requirements. Our ideal candidate has several years of prior bookkeeping experience, knowledge of integrated accounting software, and experience preparing financial reports. You also need communication skills to explain financial concepts to other employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all bookkeeping functions through general ledger
• Process payroll journal entries
• Process accounts payable including assisting with American Express, Client Costs, and Firm expenses
• Perform all cash receipt deposits and data entry into accounting system including Firm and Trust receipts, wire transfers, ACH’s, and credit cards payments
• Prepare bank reconciliations for firm and trust banks
• Perform analysis of general ledger accounts
• Assistance with Trust Accounting
• Perform client account analysis and bank reconciliations
• Assist with client accounting system maintenance.
• Prepare reports as required
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with filing and special projects as needed
• Respond to client inquiries regarding billing and payment status
• Assist the accounting team with other administrative tasks as required
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and clients to resolve inquiries

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience (preferred)
• 3 or more years’ bookkeeping experience in a law firm or professional services firm
• Prior experience with Aderant Expert/Elite 3 or similar accounting system a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package include 401k, Life insurance, medical, dental, vision benefits, and FSA and HSA. We offer discounted excess life insurance, transit commuter program, and excess liability coverage. Hybrid remote after 90-days with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
• We provide opportunities for personal growth and development. We also have a very congenial, supportive and collaborative work environment.