Bookkeeper - Hr Generalist

Bergen County Law Firm

Bookkeeper - Hr Generalist

Hackensack, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/HR Generalist to manage the firm's financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The HR Generalist/Bookkeeper will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's financial activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. A comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes free employee medical coverage. Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the firm, including accounts payable, operating and trust accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and receipts • Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records • Process payroll, including calculating employee hours, preparing payroll tax reports, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations • Prepare financial reports, including monthly financial statements, cash flow projections, and budget variance analyses • Assist with the annual budgeting process and monitor budget performance throughout the year • Assist with, approve, and audit settlement statements prior to disbursement • Coordinate with external accountants or auditors for year-end financial reporting and tax preparation • Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies, procedures, and regulations • Collaborate with the firm's management team to provide financial insights and recommendations for business decisions Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships • Review applications, conduct initial interviews • Run background and reference checks Onboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees • Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintained Benefits • Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments • Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages • Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA • Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed • Employee Relations • Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires • Assist in internal employee dispute resolution • Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues • Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts • Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc. • Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews • Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO • Monitor employee morale and company culture Compliance • Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations • Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation • Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and information Administrative • Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc. • Assist in developing employee training materials • Assist in planning employee events and celebrations • Assist with payroll processing • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent work-related experience • Proven experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper/HR Generalist or similar role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., EXCEL, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office 365 • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Execution and development of internal controls • SHRM certification is a plus Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 yearly DOE

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the firm, including accounts payable, operating and trust accounts, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and receipts • Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to maintain accurate financial records • Process payroll, including calculating employee hours, preparing payroll tax reports, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations • Prepare financial reports, including monthly financial statements, cash flow projections, and budget variance analyses • Assist with the annual budgeting process and monitor budget performance throughout the year • Assist with, approve, and audit settlement statements prior to disbursement • Coordinate with external accountants or auditors for year-end financial reporting and tax preparation • Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies, procedures, and regulations • Collaborate with the firm's management team to provide financial insights and recommendations for business decisionsRecruiting & Retaining Top Talent • Create and maintain employment ads • Source candidates using online platforms and community relationships • Review applications, conduct initial interviews • Run background and reference checksOnboarding • Organize, schedule, and facilitate onboarding of all new employees • Create personnel files and update all platforms with regard to new hires, and audit files ensuring all required employee documentation is collected and maintainedBenefits • Facilitates benefit programs’ enrollments • Coordinates and conducts annual open enrollment for all benefit packages • Processes FMLA and tracks wage continuation for paid medical leaves, including FMLA • Processes Workers’ Compensation, STD, and LTD claims as needed • Employee Relations • Conduct 30-day and 60-day check-in for all new hires • Assist in internal employee dispute resolution • Investigate, document, and respond to employee relations issues • Provide coaching and counseling to remediate conflicts • Plans and facilitates employee events, recognition, etc. • Conduct, review, and track all exit interviews • Point of contact for staff in various HR-related topics such as leaves or PTO • Monitor employee morale and company cultureCompliance • Creates, maintains, and audits files for compliance with all relevant regulations • Processes and maintains I-9 files according to regulation • Assures confidentiality of staff members' records and informationAdministrative • Compiles metrics on staff turnover, workers’ compensation trends, related benefits information, etc. • Assist in developing employee training materials • Assist in planning employee events and celebrations • Assist with payroll processing • Other duties as assigned

  • Compensation
    $70,000-$85,000 per year