Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Woodbury, NY

Law Firm

Woodbury, NY

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Woodbury, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
The Accounts Payable Coordinator at the law firm will be responsible for utilizing their knowledge and administrative skills to assist the finance department with day-to-day clerical services. Key duties include:

- Coding items such as invoices, expense reports, and check requests with correct accounts to ensure proper entry into the financial system in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
- Handling vendor correspondence via phone or email.
- Investigating and resolving issues associated with the processing of vendor invoices.
- Reconciling vendor statements.
- Preparing batch check runs.
- Receiving, researching, and resolving a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
- Filing, maintaining, and distributing accounting documents, records, and reports.
- Assisting in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process.
- Performing other duties as required to support the Accounting Department and firm operations.

Education and Experience Information:
The law firm prefers candidates with 2+ years of experience in a law firm or equivalent education in an accounting-related field. The ideal candidate should be able to deliver consistent, high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. Key qualifications include:

- Attention to detail, time management, and a strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
- Profound understanding of basic principles of accounting and bookkeeping.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow up on numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Knowledge of Coyote, Chrome River, or similar expense processing platforms is a plus.
- Must have a reliable internet connection and be able to troubleshoot technology issues.

Salary Information:
The target hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. However, the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. The base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by the law firm, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Plans, firm-paid Life/AD&D and LTD, and a professional team-oriented environment. Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

The law firm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.