Accounting Associate – Law Firm

Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan)

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Hybrid

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 Bonus

About The Role

Our client, a well-established NYC insurance defense firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to join their team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support firm leadership with financial operations, manage key accounting processes, and provide insights that drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, general ledger, attorney hours)
• Oversee billing operations and supervise billing team to ensure timely processing
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices and client payments
• Reconcile multiple escrow and operating accounts in QuickBooks
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Advise attorneys and staff on timekeeping and billing practices
• Coordinate bonus and billing data with payroll and senior management
• Partner with leadership by delivering financial insights for decision-making
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5 years of accounting experience in a law firm or insurance defense firm
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Clio Manage, and Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Proven ability to manage teams in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
  
  

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary: $100K–$125K Bonus
• 401(k) plan with match (after 1 month)
• Health, life, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Hybrid work arrangement in Midtown Manhattan
  
  

Additional Information

• Local candidates preferred
• Must have prior experience in a law firm accounting department
  
  

Skills: accounts payable,quickbooks,defense,accounting