Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper - Michael Page US : Job Details

Expense Management

• Review the coding of invoices, expenses, and general ledger transactions across all offices and departments.
• Generate coding for software upload files for vendors with a large number of transactions.
• Prepare journal entries to reclass expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Handle questions from support staff and administrators regarding appropriate general ledger coding.
• Assist with local vendor service issues and the reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Investigate vendor credits and work with the Accounts Payable team in Belfast to resolve open items.

Compliance

• Actively engage with vendors and budget holders to ensure invoices are being received and approved on a timely basis.
• Assist Financial Control and Tax team with general ledger account analysis for expenses.
• Assist the accounting team to identify month-end accruals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a leading company/law firm.
• Background in general bookkeeping helpful but not essential.
• Must be a self-starter with drive, enthusiasm, and tenacity, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on, sleeves rolled up, resourceful and results-oriented, proactive and responsive.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize heavy and varied workloads.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.
• Experience with 3E is an advantage but not essential.

About the Company:

Our client is a global law firm based in Manhattan. They have nearly 50 offices in 29 different countries.

Compensation:

Competitive pay and a strong benefits structure.