Finance Assistant


LOCATION: Colchester, CT

JOB SUMMARY

The Firm is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the financial and administrative needs of our growing Finance Department. The Assistant will provide finance support to ensure that our systems and processes follow our policies and procedures as well as provide administrative support as needed.

This position provides administrative support to the Finance team and will report directly to the Controller.

Part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with eligibility for overtime if/when needed and pre-approved by management.

Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will be a team player and will be able to maintain flexibility in their role.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

Administrative

  • Provides administrative and logistical support for the Controller.
  • Processing of time entries, invoices and expense reports;
  • Assist the team in tracking compliance, month-end and year-end closes and reporting requirements, along with internal and external deadlines;
  • Engages in proofreading, formatting, information gathering, filing, and other administrative tasks as needed across the finance department;
  • Provides administrative support to the Connecticut office on an as needed basis;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Finance

  • Assist in maintaining records and updates related to fixed assets;
  • Assist with accounts payable tasks (back-up);
  • Provide support to the Finance team as needed;
  • Other finance-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Accurate and efficient data entry skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in accounting systems.
  • Work experience within a law firm.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CONTACT

Emily Turner, Director of HR, [email protected]

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