Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. offers employment opportunities for legal secretarial and administrative support positions.

Senior Accounting Specialist

The firm is currently accepting applicants for a Senior Accounting Specialist who will be responsible for the law firm’s payroll function.  This position assists the administrators with preparation of payroll and retirement plan reporting.  Performs a variety of administrative, accounting and bookkeeping duties in order to maintain accurate financial records and reports.  The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, communication, and problem solving. Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

1.  Supervises payroll and payroll withholding functions and coordinates employee payroll matters with the human resources department.

2.  Assists in the preparation of payroll and retirement plan reporting.

3.  Uses and is familiar with all financial computer systems, manuals and procedures, and maintains and updates procedural manuals as needed.

Qualifying Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related degree preferred.  Three to five years relevant experience.  Associate’s Degree considered with extensive experience. Experience with personal computer and software familiarity including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.  ADP/accounting programs a plus. Knowledge and experience in general business accounting procedures. Experience in payroll/benefits/retirement plans preferred.  Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational/multi-tasking skills; ability to research problems and make sound decisions using manuals and other pertinent data.  Ability to perform complex arithmetic calculations, maintain spreadsheets, records and filing system.

Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P offers a competitive salary in addition to an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) & profit sharing plan, and paid time off.  Please email or send resume and cover letter to:

                         Human Resources Office
                         Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P.
                         19 Chenango Street, P.O. Box 2039
                         Binghamton, New York 13902-2039

                         Email Address: hr@cglawoffices.com

For more information about Support Staff positions at Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P., contact us at hr@cglawoffices.com.