Accounting Assistant
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Stblaw. New York · full-time · $60,000–$70,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Prepare balance-sheet account checks and monthly bank reconciliations for U.S. and international accounts
- Post journal entries and handle recurring close work, escrow accounting, and disbursement uploads
- Run online banking tasks such as expense reimbursements, wire payments, and ACH transfers
- Track daily cash received and operating-account balances, then resolve questions with accounting teams in other offices
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- You have one to two years of relevant work experience
- You can work with accounting systems, use Excel at an intermediate level, and apply basic accounting and GAAP concepts
Who this fits
This junior accounting role suits someone who is detail-focused and can prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure setting. The position is hybrid in New York, and the employer will not sponsor work visas.
From the employer
Job Summary
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for staff level accounting duties including preparation and recording of journal entries, general ledger account analysis, bank reconciliations, disbursement processing, trust accounting, online banking, and other duties, as assigned.
Responsibilities
Prepare various balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances
Prepare monthly US and non-US bank reconciliations
Process disbursement uploads, including non-US salary entries
Perform escrow accounting tasks
Perform monthly closing activities, including preparing and posting of general journal entries
Process online banking transactions including, but not limited to, importing of employee expense reimbursement files, wires and ACH transfers
Report daily cash receipts and cash balances on primary operating accounts
Communicate with Accounting staff at other offices on inquiries and discrepancies
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience
1 to 2 years of relevant work experience required
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of financial accounting systems
Strong attention to detail
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP and financial analysis techniques
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of 3E financial system preferred
Experience in external/internal auditing or law firm preferred
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree Accounting required
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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