Accounting Manager-Hybrid Remote-Garden City, NY - Hatch Global Search

Job Description

Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles.

Accounting Manager

They currently have an immediate need for a strong candidate to join their Accounting as an Accounting Manager, reporting to the Director of Finance. Position is hybrid, reporting into their Long Island office 3 days a week (Wednesdays are a must).

An Accounting Manager, or Corporate Accounting Manager, is a professional who oversees a team of Accountants working towards a company’s financial goals. They typically shape their company’s accounting methods, priorities, and policies. Their duties include assigning tasks and projects to Accountants within their division, implementing and monitoring periodic closeout accounting schedules, and creating financial reports based on data analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, train, develop and motivate Accounting department staff
• Handle the monthly closing process and report distribution
• Responsible for accuracy and integrity of Aderant accounting system
• Process journal entries, handle bank reconciliations, and conduct account analysis
• Handle all banking and treasury including daily cash reporting; working with attorneys and banks on escrow activity
• Oversee processing of invoices and expense reimbursements through Chrome River and Aderant
• Semi-monthly payroll and related journal entries
• Responsible for 401(k) funding, schedules, forfeitures and loan records
• Fee participation and origination calculations
• Review Partner Business Development and Marketing reports
• Maintain Partner expense account spend in Quicken
• Responsible for calculation of addbacks for partner auto lease payments
• Assist as needed with annual financial statement review
• Lead the audit of our 401(k) benefit plan
• Team member for system upgrades and implementations
• Ad hoc requests and special projects

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• College degree with a major in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Law firm or professional service experience
• Experience with Aderant or Elite
• Experience with Ceridian and/or Chrome River a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong work ethic
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong communication skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices around the country. They actively encourage equal opportunity and diversity, through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

They remain hybrid in nature (Wednesdays in office are a must) and offer a great balanced environment with solid benefits.