Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, including transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest-growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.

The Client Accounting Coordinator provides financial, administrative and clerical support to the firm, particularly the New Jersey office.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for payables and receivables for the New Jersey office
• Vendor invoice processing for matters and firm
• Process employees and partners expense reimbursements
• Process the New Jersey A/P checks
• Research, allocate and process cash receipts for firm invoices, process trust payments and settlement disbursement in 3E.
• Process all approved A/R write offs in 3E, including TyMetrix and other vendor service fees.
• Responsible for New Jersey banking
• Provide management with accurate, regular reports of available funds for internal transfer.
• Remotely deposit checks, process incoming and outgoing wires.
• Address all the New Jersey related accounting inquiries
• Research refunds, credits and ad hoc items.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants and billing department to ensure procedures are in place
• Electronically file all documents related to New Jersey office accounting into File-Site.
• Update the ACH banking information for all the vendors enroll in the ACH payment method.
• Assist billing team with edits to time and costs, including transfers, narrative edits to timecards and/or costs descriptions and write downs.
• Run draft pre-bills/pro formas and assist with the distribution of same to reviewing attorneys.
• Other duties as they arise

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of 3E and/or Enterprise software helpful, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be a team player and have interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Above all, possess the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant position Previous accounts payable experience (preferably in a law firm or other professional services firms).

Clyde & Co shifted to virtual work for the majority of our lawyers and business services team with the global outbreak of Covid-19. This precaution was taken to help protect our people, clients and communities. It is likely that this role will start virtually while the firm continues to evaluate the situation.

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