Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of and oversee the daily implementation of the Firm’s accounting operations.

• Ensure the general ledger is maintained and transactions are accurately recorded.

• Prepare and post routine and sanctioned adjusting journal entries.

• Manage the monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, schedules, and financial statements.

• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.

• Oversee accounts receivable accounting, including client payments, credits, write-offs, and adjustments.

• Supervise accounts payable operations, invoices, reimbursements, vendor records, and payment controls.

• Maintain operating cash accounting records and perform bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Manage or supervise trust/IOLTA account reconciliations and ensure trust accounting compliance.

• Oversee payroll accounting activities and reconcile payroll-related accounts.

• Generate management reports, budget-to-actual reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with tax preparation and external audits.

• Implement and oversee internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.

• Lead administration of accounting systems and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop assigned accounting staff.

• Set priorities, deadlines, cross-training, and backup coverage for essential accounting functions.

• Communicate significant accounting issues, staffing requirements, and recommendations to the Director of Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.

• Experience in law firm or professional services accounting is highly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable accounting, cash management, and financial statement preparation.

• Familiarity with law firm billing and trust accounting is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls.

• Experience with trust/IOLTA accounting is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in accounting and legal billing software such as QuickBooks, Clio, Elite, Aderant, or similar systems.

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work efficiently with complex financial data.

• Proven capability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and develop accounting personnel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual merit bonuses.

• Fully remote work environment with an annual in-person retreat.

• 401(k) plan, including firm profit-sharing matching.

• Dental, Health, Vision, and Rx insurance.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.