Junior Accountant

Professional Liability Underwriting Society

Junior Accountant at a law firm handling accounts payable, cash receipts, and monthly reports. Engaging in reconciliations and audit preparations within a fast-paced office environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $33 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting with daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts functions
Preparing monthly reports and ensuring accuracy of the general ledger
Reconciling Balance Sheet and P&L accounts by compiling files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
Identifying and researching discrepancies and preparing adjusting journal entries
Assisting with month and year end tasks and preparation of audit sampling package for external audits
Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the accounting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in accounting
Prior Law Firm experience highly preferred
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment
Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of LMS, LMSV/SurePoint time and billing system, Chrome River, a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Assisting with daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts functions
Preparing monthly reports and ensuring accuracy of the general ledger
Reconciling Balance Sheet and P&L accounts by compiling files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
Identifying and researching discrepancies and preparing adjusting journal entries
Assisting with month and year end tasks and preparation of audit sampling package for external audits
Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the accounting team 🎯 Requirements
Degree in accounting
Prior Law Firm experience highly preferred
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team environment
Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of LMS, LMSV/SurePoint time and billing system, Chrome River, a plus
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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payablecash receiptsgeneral ledgerreconciliationadjusting journal entriesaudit preparationfinancial reportingcompliancedocumentationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

independent workteam collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsability to manage prioritiesdeadline managementfast-paced environment

Certifications

degree in accounting