The Accounting Assistant is responsible for staff level accounting duties including preparation and recording of journal entries, general ledger account analysis, bank reconciliations, disbursement processing, trust accounting, online banking, and other duties, as assigned.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare various balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances
Prepare monthly US and non-US bank reconciliations
Process disbursement uploads, including non-US salary entries
Perform escrow accounting tasks
Perform monthly closing activities, including preparing and posting of general journal entries
Process online banking transactions including, but not limited to, importing of employee expense reimbursement files, wires and ACH transfers
Report daily cash receipts and cash balances on primary operating accounts
Communicate with Accounting staff at other offices on inquiries and discrepancies
Perform other duties as assigned
1 to 2 years of relevant work experience required
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of financial accounting systems
Strong attention to detail
Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP and financial analysis techniques
Knowledge of 3E financial system preferred
Experience in external/internal auditing or law firm preferred
Bachelor’s degree Accounting required
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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- 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of financial accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multitask while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, GAAP, and financial analysis techniques
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Knowledge of the 3E financial system
- Experience in external or internal auditing or law firm accounting
What We Do
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world's leading international law firms. Established in 1884, the firm employs approximately 2,000 lawyers across 14 global offices. Headquartered in New York, it provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients worldwide, focusing on the success of its clients through smart solutions to critical commercial challenges.
