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Accounting Assistant

Ch. 13 Standing Trustee
Fairfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026


Law firm/trusteeship seeks an Accounting Assistant, who will work closely with the Comptroller on all financial aspects of the firm. In addition, data entry and case file review and preparation as a legal assistant will round out the position.

  • Bookkeeping: Maintaining financial records, including ledgers, journals, and other relevant documentation.
  • Invoice Processing: Preparing, processing, and managing invoices.
  • Bank Reconciliations: Reconciling bank statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
  • Payroll: Assisting with reconciling payroll as needed.
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions. Experience with Quickbooks a .
  • Budgeting: Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Auditing: Assisting with audits, including gathering documentation and reconciling accounts.
  • Administrative Support: Providing administrative support to the Comptroller, and other data entry tasks as needed for office/law firm operations including case preparation and hearing preparation to assist attorneys.
  • Other: Negotiate with vendors\other on contract agreements negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation.
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with payroll management systems like ADP along with knowledge of payroll procedures.
  • Excellent math skills combined with strong organizational abilities for balance sheet reconciliation and journal entries.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Also, to prioritize and multi-task as needed.
  • 1 year work experience required. Also, must undergo a full background check.

Pay: $24.87 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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