Client Accounting Systems Coordinator -1605

Job Title: Client Accounting Systems Coordinator -1605
Salary Range
$75,000 - $80,000
Description:
Essential Functions:
  • Retrieves billing, accounting, financial, and related data from a Microsoft SQL Server database to produce reports needed by partners, clients, management, and staff members.
  • Develops and programs applications to streamline and standardize billing and related reporting using various standard programming tools.
  • Stays current with developments in the information technology and legal industries to determine needs, requirements, opportunities, and impact to department and Firm.
  • Provides support and training to staff members on various applications, including ADERANT Expert, Excel, the department's custom Excel/VBA/VB macros, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
  • Mines and analyzes data regarding unbilled, accounts receivable, credits, and related metrics to assist the Firm in maximizing billing and collections and performance on specific engagements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of and experience with queries in Transact-SQL using SQL Management Studio and Microsoft SQL Server or similar database environments
  • Knowledge of and experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Visual Basic (VB), or VB.Net,  SSRS , C# and Team Foundation Server
  • Knowledge of and experience with ADERANT Expert and its underlying table structure or similar legal industry time and billing suites, such as "Elite"
  • Basic familiarity with finance and accounting concepts
  • Advanced  knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word
  • Knowledge of Firm operation, policies & procedures
  • Ability to analyze Firm and coworker information needs and translate them into technology solutions
  • Ability to document requirements and functionality
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Ability to work independently when needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Deals courteously and effectively with others
  • Pays attention to detail

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Prior Experience Required: Minimum of three years related experience

Comments: Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs

Job Type:
Full Time
Job City:
New York
Job State:
NY