Administrative Assistant
11 days ago
Garden City
Job Description Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Finance-Focused) Location: Garden City, New York Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office per week) – Temp-to-Perm after 3 months Compensation: $26–$32 per hour Position Details • Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt), • Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, • Reports To: Accounting Manager, • Target Start Date: ASAP, • Key Qualifications: Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred; strong administrative skills; proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel), and QuickBooks, • Team Environment: Small, cohesive, and supportive department of four Job Summary Law firm based in Garden City NY is seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant with finance or bookkeeping exposure to support the Accounting and Finance Department. This role is primarily focused on client-facing legal correspondence and administrative processes, with additional bookkeeping and accounting support that increases during peak periods. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative skills, excellent written communication, and exceptional attention to detail. They should be comfortable managing high-volume repetitive correspondence and following structured processes. Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus, but an accounting degree is not required. Key Responsibilities Legal & Client Correspondence (Primary Focus) • Prepare, review, and distribute high-volume client correspondence, including refund letters, tax savings invoices, and co-counsel communications, • Ensure all documents meet the firm’s standards for accuracy, formatting, and professional presentation (including those requiring attorney signature), • Maintain strict attention to detail to prevent any cross-contamination of client-specific information, • Coordinate both physical mailings and electronic distribution of correspondence Refund & Billing Administration • Assist with processing municipal refund payments and coordinating client distributions, • Support client billing processes and invoice preparation, • Maintain accurate supporting documentation for refunds and billings Bookkeeping & Accounting Support (Secondary / Seasonal) • Assist with payment processing during peak workload periods, • Record and reconcile deposit entries, • Support preparation of basic financial schedules and reconciliations as needed Qualifications Required • Prior experience in an administrative role, • Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clean, accurate, and professional correspondence, • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, • Ability to consistently follow standardized processes and templates, • Capacity to handle repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining high accuracy Preferred / Bonus Qualifications • Bookkeeping or accounting experience (e.g., payment processing, reconciliations), • Prior experience in a law firm or legal services environment, • Familiarity with Intuit QuickBooks or similar accounting software, • Comfort with preparing basic financial or support schedules in Excel Key Attributes for Success • Flexibility to shift between administrative and bookkeeping responsibilities based on workload, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control, • Ability to self-review work thoroughly, especially client-facing documents, • Comfort managing high-volume correspondence with minimal supervision, • Excellent organizational skills and respect for confidential client information Benefits • Competitive hourly compensation, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Retirement plan, • Paid time off, • Professional development opportunitiesCompany DescriptionThe Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.