Job Description

We are looking for a detail oriented Accountant to join our accounting team, and supporting our Legal departments. This is an entry level position with an emphasis on administrative qualifications.

Cohen Law Group is a leader in 1st party litigation. We value our clients with the utmost care and service. The firm strives to exemplify leadership, respect, teamwork, and work-life balance for all its employees. From full benefits including pet insurance to company outings, community outreach and social events, the Cohen Law Group has made its mark as being one of the top law firms to work for in the Orlando metro area.

Accountant Job Duties

The position will interact daily with other accounting team members, and report directly to the Controller and all firm employees regarding legal accounting issues. We seek daily reliability and accounting transaction expertise.

The position requires broad technical accounting knowledge and experience. Professional qualities necessary to fulfill the job include organizational skills, an intense desire to execute delegated tasks promptly, detail accuracy, multi-tasking ability, confidentiality and daily reliability.

Responsibilities

• Process cash, check and wire payment receipts; record deposits
• Enter invoices and process accounts payable / vendor payments
• Manage accounts receivable in conjunction with firm staff
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements
• Use Positive Pay to check for fraud
• Assist with client bills at month-end in collaboration with accounting and firm staff
• Enter general ledger information in legal accounting software and spreadsheets
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process the firm's payroll semi-monthly
• Finalize year-end accounting issues
• Other administrative tasks assigned by colleagues and firm leadership
• Other accounting tasks assigned by colleagues and firm leadership
• Other operational tasks assigned by colleagues and firm leadership

Required:

• B.S. in accounting OR significant accounting experience (> 4 years)
• 3+ years: full-cycle financial accounting experience
• 3+ years: spreadsheet experience (Excel and Google sheets)
• 1+ years: Google G Suite experience preferred
• Preferred: Experience in accounting system implementation a/o version upgrades
• Capable of efficiently learning and utilizing specific legal accounting software
• Able to work independently and under the supervision of team members
• Ability to fulfill deadlines in a high-volume accounting environment
• Conduct daily business with absolute confidentiality
• Must pass a background check

Pay: from $45,000 - $55,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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