Administrative Assistant (Accounting) – Entry\-Level \| Full\-Time, On\-Site
Our dynamic transactional law firm is seeking a detail\-oriented and highly organized individual to join our Wiring Department in an entry\-level role. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early\-career professionals looking to build a career in legal accounting, wire operations, and real estate finance.
This is a full\-time, on\-site position based in our Central New Jersey office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, with occasional flexibility for overtime. You will work directly under the Wire Specialist and Chief Closing Officer (CCO), gaining hands\-on experience in a high\-volume, fast\-paced financial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Wire Specialist with daily wire processing and tracking of incoming and outgoing funds
- Verify and confirm wire instructions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm protocols
- Maintain organized records of all wire activity, confirmations, and supporting documentation
- Input and manage financial and transactional data in Excel and internal systems (Quickbase training provided)
- Monitor and track funding status across multiple files and follow up as needed
- Assist with trust account\-related administrative tasks and internal reporting
- Review documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to funding
- Communicate with internal teams regarding wire status and updates
- Support general administrative functions, including file organization, scanning, and uploading documents
- Assist with post\-closing follow\-ups and reconciliation support
- Highly detail\-oriented, especially when working with numbers and financial data
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline\-driven environment
- Comfortable working with Excel, data entry, and financial tracking systems
- Interested in building a career in wire operations, accounting, or legal finance
- Professional, reliable, and eager to learn
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast\-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor and willingness to learn
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Do you have a degree in accounting or finance?
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Marlboro, NJ 07746 (Required)
Who You Are
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree required (Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)
This is not a remote position. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to grow within a high\-volume wiring and accounting environment and contribute to a team that values precision, efficiency, and accountability.
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: From $22\.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person