Accounting Supervisor for Law Firm - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Accounting Supervisor - Direct Hire
Location: Emeryville (Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (or 9:00 am - 5:30/6:00 pm), with flexible lunch options (30 minutes or 1 hour)
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000/year

Are you an experienced Accounting Supervisor with law firm experience looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic, growing firm? We are seeking a junior supervisor with strong leadership skills to oversee a small, high-performing accounting department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team consisting of a Senior Accountant, Bookkeeper, and Accounting Specialist, while working closely with the Managing Partner.
• Review and improve current accounting processes to accommodate the firm's rapid growth.
• Oversee the firm's transition off QuickBooks to a new accounting software (platform TBD).
• Manage month-end close and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Play a hands-on role in managing accounting for class action cases and other legal matters handled by the firm.

Must-Have Skills:

• Law Firm Experience: This is non-negotiable. Familiarity with the unique demands of law firm accounting, especially managing class action cases, is essential.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Expertise in pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros.
• Leadership Experience: A minimum of 5 years in an accounting supervisory role, preferably leading a larger team.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to handle conflicts and manage demands from the Managing Partner with speed and accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Experience in implementing streamlined accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy as the firm continues to grow.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background and credit check.
• A strategic, detail-oriented approach to managing the day-to-day accounting operations while looking for opportunities to improve workflows.

If you're quick-thinking, proactive, and ready to help this firm build a more structured and efficient accounting team, we'd love to hear from you! Please send resume to Leslee Brazil at Ledgent -

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.