Bookkeeper - Mount Laurel, United States - Parker McCay PA

Description

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***: Supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing effective Accounting functions to the firm while also working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Handle AP as it relates to the firm expenses
• Process client and trust deposits on a daily basis
• Manage journal entries as they relate to cleared check or wires into/out of accounts
• Enter vendor bills for payment
• Manage credit card payments and reconciliation
• Make sure the JACS / Superior Court accounts are funded
• Process check requests in general ledger system
• Handle questions from staff and vendors
• Remit Sales Use tax on Quarterly basis
• Process annual 1099 filings each year
• Balance petty cash account
• Process all MERP, FSA payments, and employee expense reimbursements
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Other roles and responsibilities as needed

Requirements:


QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adapt to new technology and procedures
• Ability to work in a highvolume, fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative and pleasant manner with others
• Work overtime as required
• Good attendance and punctuality

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, College a plus.
• 13 years' experience in Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable ore related field. preferably for a law firm,

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

None


LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills


TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of software management system for handling legal files
• General knowledge of accounting software packages
• Tech savvy knowledge of internet and operating systems
• Proficient use of PC with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advancelevel of use on Outlook and Word
• Understanding of office equipment, i.e. copiers, scanners

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle materials; clearly speak and hear; occasionally required to stand; walk, stoop, reach and/ or kneel.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may also need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the maintenance of an employment environment which is welcoming of persons from diverse backgrounds and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and in which all of the legal rights of our employees are recognized and protected. Unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, all other characteristics proscribed by law, and discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or expression is strictly prohibited._