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Finance & Accounting Coordinator

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shunnarahcareers logoShunnarahcareers · Newton, MA
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Responsibilities

  • Manage and support all day-to-day financial operations and accounting activities of the firm
  • Maintain accurate financial records, transaction logs, and supporting documentation
  • Record, reconcile, and organize financial transactions in QuickBooks and internal tracking systems
  • Process and reconcile checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, deposits, and vendor payments
  • Monitor daily cash balances across multiple bank accounts
  • Track all incoming and outgoing funds with complete accuracy and accountability
  • Assist with invoice processing, payment scheduling, and timely disbursements
  • Manage partner distributions, attorney fee payments, operational expenses, rent, utilities, and vendor accounts
  • Support payroll review and processing activities
  • Transfer funds between accounts as needed to maintain operational cash flow
  • Reissue or correct payments and checks when necessary
  • Track settlement disbursements and attorney fee allocations
  • Verify accuracy of financial transactions and supporting documentation
  • Maintain organized financial records for audit, compliance, and reporting purposes
  • Provide attorneys and firm leadership with account balances, payment updates, and financial reporting information
  • Respond to finance-related inquiries from attorneys, vendors, and internal staff
  • Assist leadership with budgeting, financial planning, and operational reporting
  • Monitor firm cash flow and proactively ensure sufficient funding for firm obligations
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all financial, legal, and client information
  • Provide administrative and operational support related to finance functions as needed
  • Ensure all financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with firm policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Previous accounting, bookkeeping, finance/ accounting coordination, or administrative support experience preferred
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping principles
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle confidential financial and legal information professionally
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to firm financial procedures and operational processes
  • Preferred Skills
  • Experience managing law firm settlement disbursements and attorney fee payments
  • Familiarity with payroll processing and bank reconciliations
  • Understanding of cash flow management and operational accounting
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Work Environment
  • Professional law firm office setting
  • Fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • High level of confidentiality

Benefits

What We ValueClient CommitmentIntegrityA Will to WinTeamworkPersonal AccountabilityPassionPlease note that, though this job is posted with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, this is an on-site position with Altman Nussbaum Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Newton, Massachusetts .Position SummaryThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing both high-level financial oversight and day-to-day administrative financial tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

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