Description

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to collecting, timely recording, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information. This position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department and will work closely with the firm’s Managing Partner, Director of Operations and other finance and billing personnel in all matters with respect to financial results.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintain the general ledger structure including the Firm's Chart of Accounts, entity structure, and all general ledger interfaces including all subsidiary ledgers. Take full "ownership" of the general ledger and assure its accuracy.
2. Develop a detailed understanding of the firms’ accounting processes and other related accounting systems to ensure that the systems are used to their full capabilities including necessary maintenance.
3. Maintain financial security by enforcing internal controls and identifying additional controls that may be needed.
4. Ensure accurate and efficient processing of transactions and financial reporting by all offices.
5. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, tax year-end and book year-end reporting.
6. Responsible for all required account analyses and reconciliations including providing both summary and detailed results. Maintain subsidiary ledger information including where appropriate, worksheet that support the amounts reflected in the GL.
7. Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end closings and the reporting of monthly financial information.
8. Support budgeting and forecasting activities by working closely with the Managing Partner, Director of Operations and firm Accountant and furnish necessary analysis for various cost centers and profits centers.
9. Collaborate with other Finance Department members to support overall department goals and objectives.
10. Monitor and analyze department work to identify and develop more efficient procedures and uses of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and to ensure that all tasks are timely completed.
11. Respond to inquiries from management regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
12. Provide training (and cross-training) to new and existing personnel including the establishment of goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff. Champion productivity improvements.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. Master's degree and a CPA license is not required but preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in a professional services firm at a mid/senior level.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software.
• Expert knowledge of Office 365 products, specifically Microsoft Excel. 
• Must have direct hands-on experience in general accounting, analysis, and similar financial management work.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to anticipate problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manipulate and report large amounts of data.
• Highest level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Firm personnel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree and a CPA license is preferred 
• Previous management experience in law firm setting
• Previous law firm insurance defense billing experience 
• Accounting Software Implementation experience

Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.