Job Description

GTC seeks a highly motivated full-time payroll and accounts receivable specialist to manage and execute its firm-wide payroll and accounts receivable functions. While the position is ultimately a hybrid position, the candidate must work from the Westwood office on a regular basis. A qualified and motivated candidate will have the opportunity for promotion to staff accountant upon demonstrated success in the payroll and accounts receivable roles. A successful candidate will exhibit an aptitude and appreciation for working in an integrated team and a strong sense of accountability is a must.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Independently manage and process all payroll (bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly), ensuring efficient, accurate, timely processing of payroll

· Audit payroll files for accuracy and compliance with offer letters, applicable regulations and other requirements

· Maintain payroll reports and reconcile all payments, bonuses, withholdings, etc.

· Monitor bank accounts for cash receipts

· Manage and accurately record and post all cash receipts in the firm’s integrated accounting and billing software

· Manage the entire monthly accounts receivable process, including sending monthly statements, directly following up with attorneys and clients on delinquent amounts and working with the firm’s Billing Manager to verify and reconcile payments received

· Prepare accounts receivable forecasts and report forecasted collections to Controller for monthly projection reports

· Respond to, manage and resolve client account receivable inquiries (this is a client-facing position)

· Investigate and resolve cash receipt and account receivable anomalies

· Generate and distribute reports internally detailing accounts receivable status

· Manage and monitor accounts receivable aging and contact clients regarding overdue amounts to ensure payment

· Provide accounting assistance to managers and operations staff

· Assist with ad hoc report requests and perform other duties as required to support the finance team and other employees

Position Requirements :

· Bachelor or associate degree in accounting, finance or business administration

· 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience managing payroll using payroll-specific software

· Microsoft suite proficiency and strong proficiency in Excel required

· Authorized to work in the United States

Personal Attributes :

· Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language

· High comfort level with work in a distributed employment environment and eagerness to build relationships

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Must be a motivated self-starter and work well both independently and as a contributing member of hardworking team

· Strong prioritization skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Conscientious and strong work ethic

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