Accounting Manager at Gables Search Group

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

 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).

 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

 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

The annualized salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.