Staff Accountant

Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events. Our nationally renowned attorneys are committed to ensuring the best results for our clients through persistence and zealous representation. We have achieved successful resolutions in some of the most challenging cases in the industry, including 9/11 World Trade Center litigation, Child Victims Act, mass torts, pharmaceutical drug litigation, product liability litigation, environmental litigation, employment and labor law, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in a fast-paced contingency fee law firm. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, assisting with settlement accounting, and providing backup for day-to-day bookkeeping functions as needed. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in both transactional accounting and general ledger accounting and thrives in a high-volume environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, trust (IOLTA), credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and account analyses.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• Assist with budgeting, audits, and other accounting projects.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

• Assist with recording legal settlements and settlement-related transactions.
• Reconcile client cost recoveries, referral fee allocations, and settlement disbursements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records supporting settlement activity.
• Ensure compliance with trust accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide backup and overflow support for bookkeeping functions.
• Record accounts payable invoices and process vendor payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable and client payment postings.
• Prepare bank deposits and record cash receipts.
• Process credit card transactions and expense reimbursements.
• Assist with payroll entries and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor files and supporting documentation.
• Help manage daily accounting transactions during periods of high volume or staff absences.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
  , preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with legal settlement accounting is a plus.

• Proficiency in Quick Books (Enterprise experience preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• SUMIFS
• IF statements
• Data validation
• Financial reporting and data analysis
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information.

• Experience in a contingency fee law firm.
• Knowledge of trust (IOLTA) accounting.
• Experience with legal case management software.
• Experience with high-volume accounting environments.

• Accountability
• Organization
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Integrity

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, is willing to step in wherever needed, and can seamlessly transition between day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities and higher-level accounting functions while helping maintain an efficient and accurate accounting department.