Accounting Manager

Job Description

A midtown law firm seeks an experienced, professional and proactive Accounting Manager with at least 3-6 years of accounting experience in a law firm.  The Accounting Manager will assist the Controller in the management of all financial and accounting activities, with a special emphasis on collections, as well as legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting, financial reporting and electronic billing functions of the firm.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Controller in the day-to-day accounting and finance matters, including:
• Collections
• Attorney and client billing
• Accounts payable / Accounts receivable
• Payroll
• General ledger accounting
• Banking account relationships
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Escrow/IOLA Accounts
• Quarterly and annual reporting
• Tax functions, including payroll tax, property tax, sales tax and income tax
• Production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculating variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Cash management
• Preparation of monthly & year-end financial statements
• Preparation of various reports regarding earnings, income and expenses
• Implementation of financial, accounting, billing and auditing procedures
• Compliance with accounting principles and practices
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements, local, state and federal requirements
• Interfacing with all members of the firm, clients and vendors
• Other projects, assignments and ad hoc duties as requested

Abilities and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience in a law firm
• Experience with Elite billing software required, version 3.8 or higher preferred
• Experience with E-Hub thru Elite
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and financial management
• Ability to create, analyze, summarize and articulate complex legal and financial reports
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, management and problem solving skills
• Strong strategic, analytical, teaching and listening skills
• Good aptitude for dealing with billing and payroll systems issues
• Deadline oriented, with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and multi-task while ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and quality
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others, and interact with employees, clients and professionals at all levels
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate staff
• Pleasant and cooperative attitude; team player
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
• Willingness to work hours as required to complete the essential duties of this position