- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for balance sheet accounts.
- Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Escheat unclaimed checks and dormant trust balances to various states.
- Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
- Reconciles employee benefits payroll deductions to monthly health and welfare invoices.
- Reconciles transactions on firm credit cards and ensures approvals have been obtained, transactions are coded accurately and credit card invoices are paid timely.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, client accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
- Assist with cash flow tracking and reporting.
- Support treasury functions, including wire transfers and deposits.
- Partner with AR team to reconcile client accounts and investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Assist with maintaining client trust accounts (IOLTA) in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reconcile trust accounts and ensure proper handling of client funds.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
- At least three years of related experience required.
- Law firm or professional services firm experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software, and accounting software.
- Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
- This job description is subject to change at any time.
- Overtime will be required at certain times of the year
- This is a remote position, but the individual in this role must be in commutable distance to a Saul Ewing office.
Saul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
- Paid leave options, including parental
- Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
- Family formation benefits
The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $65k and $85k.
Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.