accountant New York, NY
Job description
Expert Institute is the nation's leading AI-driven provider of expert witness data, technology and services, helping law firms win more cases and increase their profitability. Established in 2010, Expert Institute has supported over 5,000 firms nationwide across all areas of practice.
We connect litigators with top industry experts, physician consultations, comprehensive due diligence and innovative litigation research — all delivered through our SaaS platform, Expert iQ. Leveraging proprietary data and analytics, we give plaintiff firms a winning edge.
We’re looking for a professional and driven Junior Accountant to join the Finance team. This role reports directly to the Controller and will work closely with the other members of the finance and operations teams. The Junior Accountant will work primarily on accounts receivable, which is an integral part of our business model. The role also encompasses other elements of daily processing, monthly closing, and account analysis as well as daily communication with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accounts Receivable
- Sending out monthly invoices
- Following up on unpaid invoices
- Posting of Invoices to the Accounting system
- Cash application of all payments received
- Interacting with clients on Billing questions
- Annual Evaluation of allowance for bad debts
- Daily client interactions (both phone and email)
- Bank reconciliations
- Cash transactions monthly spreadsheet and journal entry
- Other monthly and quarterly journal entries as needed
- Assist CFO and Controller with annual audit
- Ad Hoc Projects
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with Salesforce and/or Sage Intacct is a plus
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a strong communicator both written and verbally
- Excellent organization skills and client service attitude
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 per year and is dependent on the candidate's qualifications and location.
