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 |  | | Filcro Legal Staffing offers junior and senior level legal accounting professionals many career choices in New York City law firms.
Local, Regional, National and International law firms are clients of our firm and the broad scope of the accounting and financial professionals we identify varies as greatly as the diverse legal communities we service. Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Controller and Audit professionals will find Filcro Legal Staffing a valuable resource when seeking legal accounting jobs in the New York metropolitan area. Law firms seeking financial employees will appreciate a firm that specializes in the legal industry with a granular understanding of recruiting law firm employees. Recruiting a Fiduciary Tax & Accounting Manager or Fiduciary Accountant or a Legal Accounts Payable Clerk or a Assistant Controller, Filcro Legal Staffing is a reliable and trusted external recruitment resource for legal clients who require proven efficacy and expeditious service in the recruitment of legal accounting and bookkeeping professionals. Below are a few current jobs for legal accounting professionals in New York City law firms and Long Island. To apply for a specific legal financial position, feel free to use the link provided in the job description. Legal accounting and financial staff can earn from $45,000 to $200,000+ based on their related legal and financial experience. |
 | | | Position | Fiduciary Tax & Accounting Manager | Location | New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan | Salary | $150,000 and bonus | The Firm | U.S. based global law firm | Duties | The Fiduciary Tax & Accounting Manager is responsible for reviewing and managing the preparation of estate tax returns, gift tax returns, fiduciary tax returns and accountings for estates and trusts. - Resolve issues pertaining to the administration of trusts and estates.
- Interface with attorneys in the firm, bank officers and other counsel on issues concerning the administration of trusts and estates, fiduciary accounting and tax matters.
- Supervises the work of several fiduciary tax accountants.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a mid to large law firm or accounting firm.
- Must have experience in administering trust and estates and preparing estate and gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, probate papers, and accountings for estates and trusts.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational and managerial skills. Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure.
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 599-0909 ext. 212 Resume link here | Links | Legal Jobs Filcro Home Martindale Filcro Legal Accounting This Page: http://lawfirmpeople.com/html/accounting.html |
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 | | | Position | Fiduciary Accountant | Location | New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan | Salary | to $115,000 and bonus | The Firm | U.S. based global law firm | Duties | - Preparation of Form 706, Federal Estate tax returns, and related state estate and inheritance tax forms, including compilation of valuation information necessary to prepare the returns. (Current program – Fasttax FPS 706)
- Preparation and processing of estate and trust tax returns - Simple/Grantor/Complex. (Form 1041/related state returns).
- Preparation of judicial and non-judicial fiduciary accountings. (Current program Fasttax FPS Accounting).
- Updating of gift tax information on Excel spreadsheets. Working with attorneys on related tax issues
Required - Essential to be knowledgeable of all current tax requirements, changes and deadlines in order to prepare accurate, timely returns and maintain thorough worksheets and organized files.
- Need to be able to work independently as well as be part of a dynamic practice group. Essential to have solid knowledge of various tax software especially Fasttax, RIA GO, FPS, FAS or other standard widely used software.
- Preparation of Form 709 helpful but not essential. Preparation and processing of personal income tax returns (Form 1040/related state returns) a plus.
- Projection, preparation and processing of estimated tax payments a plus.
- Preparation and processing of foundation tax returns (Form 990 PF/related Char Reports/annual publication filing and depository payment) a plus.
- Private Foundation administration– check disbursement, fund transfers, maintenance of contribu-tion receipts, preparation of consents.
- Bachelor’s degree Experience at a NY law firm or large accounting firm
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 599-0909 ext. 212 Resume link here | Links | Filcro Legal Staffing Legal Jobs Legal Employment Agencies Filcro Legal Accounting This Page: http://lawfirmpeople.com/html/accounting.html |
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 | | | Position | Accounts Payable Clerk | Location | New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan | Salary | to $37,000 and bonus | The Firm | National Law Firm | Duties | - Accounts Payable Clerk for respected national firm.
- Some overflow administrative work in accounting department
- Receiving bills
- Will report to controller
- Very nice department with very friendly people
- Career growth for a person seeking same
Required - Knowledge of year-end 1099 reports,
- Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 599-0909 ext. 212 Resume link here | Links | Filcro Legal Staffing Legal Jobs Legal Employment Agencies Filcro Legal Accounting This Page: http://lawfirmpeople.com/html/accounting.html |
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 | | | Position | Assistant Controller | Location | New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan | Salary | to $130,000 and two bonuses with exceptional benefits | The Firm | National Law Firm | Duties | - Responsible for managing the firm’s accounting function, preparing the monthly financial reports and account analyses, managing the treasury functions and coordinating the annual year-end audit.
- Manages a staff of three including two accounting professionals.
- Reports to the Director of Finance and assists that position with accomplishing goals that are aligned with overall strategies of the firm.
Key responsibilities - Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated and office financial statements, financial reports, account reconciliation and analyses and overhead allocations.
- Ensures accounting and company policies, procedures and programs are being followed.
- Assist with documenting accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead the annual external audit. Manage the general ledger.
- Prepare reports for banks in compliance with debt covenants.
- Manage treasury functions. Manage fixed asset accounting system
Required - Requires a minimum of a BS in Accounting
- Minimum of (5) five years of experience as an accounting manager in a large professional services partnership.
- MBA in Finance and/or CPA preferred.
- Successful candidate will have excellent managerial, written/verbal communication and technical skills including
- Excel Elite highly desired
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 599-0909 ext. 212 Resume link here | Links | |
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 | | | Position | Bookkeeper - General Ledger | Location | Garden City, NY - Long Island, NY | Salary | $50,000 and bonus | The Firm | U.S. based national law firm | Duties | - accounts payable
- accounts receivable
- cash receipts
- account reconciliations
- bank deposits
- general ledger
Required - Individual that can multi task and possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have a high proficiency in computer skills including accounting software such as Juris or related programs
- Min. 2-5 years of bookkeeping experience and law firm experience would be a plus.
- Must be able to work 9-5 Monday - Friday
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Phone: (212) 599-0909 ext. 212 Resume link here | Links | Legal Jobs Filcro Home Martindale Filcro Legal Accounting This Page: http://lawfirmpeople.com/html/accounting.html |
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 | | | Position | Bookkeeper - Administrative Assistant | Location | New York City, NY - Midtown Manhattan | Salary | $60,000 and bonus | The Firm | Very pleasant and upbeat atmosphere, nice offices and happy people. A great place to work and call home | Duties | Bookkeeping includes: Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank deposits, cash receipts, account reconciliations, general ledger, etc.
Administrative responsibilities include: Scheduling of appointments and calendar work, luncheons, travel arrangements, dealing with vendors and light document production Required - Experience from a medium sized professional law firm
- Must have 3-5 years of law firm experience
- Experience with QuickBooks and time slips
- Computer literate, some typing and use of Microsoft Word
| Contact | Shannon Kay Manager Legal Job Development Filcro Legal Staffing 521 Fifth Avenue - 43rd Street New York City, NY 10175 Resume link here | Links | Legal Jobs Filcro Home Martindale Filcro Legal Accounting This Page: http://lawfirmpeople.com/html/accounting.html Law Firm Staff Accountants |
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