Accounting Manager - Law Firm

An established and well-recognized regional law firm in Northern New Jersey is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a background in the legal sector to join its tenured team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position within the firm’s accounting function, overseeing key financial operations and contributing to the firm’s continued success. It’s a chance to join a highly regarded mid-sized regional law firm, work alongside an experienced and collaborative accounting leadership team, and make a meaningful impact on the firm’s financial strategy.

Job Function

• Lead and manage a large team of operational accountants across billing, collections, cash applications, and matter intake.
• Oversee end-to-end billing and collections processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Partner with the Controller on corporate accounting functions, including financial reporting, systems management, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls across accounting operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to accounting staff.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of billing and cash processes.
• Support audits and compliance efforts by preparing and reviewing necessary documentation.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• 10 years of experience in Law Firm Accounting and/or Legal Billing/Operational Accounting.
• Law Firm experience - required.
• Systems: Elite 3E or Aderant experience - highly preferred.
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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