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Description We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. This long-term contract position requires expertise in managing trust accounts and client funds with precision and compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Process payments, deposits, and fund transfers for client trust and operating accounts accurately and efficiently.

• Record and reconcile trust account transactions while adhering to legal and organizational policies.

• Manage accounts receivable tasks, including generating invoices, applying payments, and resolving discrepancies.

• Prepare detailed financial documentation and maintain audit trails to support internal controls and regulatory compliance.

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and stakeholders to address account statuses and resolve AR-related issues.

• Assist with month-end closings, trust account reconciliations, and audit preparation.

• Collaborate with finance, billing, and operations teams to ensure accurate bookkeeping and reporting. Requirements • Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

• Strong understanding of general ledger and journal entry management.

• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with accounting software and tools.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Knowledge of compliance regulations related to trust accounts.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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