Accounting Manager

Robert Half - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting Manager will oversee all financial accounting functions within the firm, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective management of budgeting and expense processes. This hybrid role offers a fast-track career advancement opportunity, emphasizing work-life balance and internal promotions.

Responsibilities

• Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.
• Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review.
• Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports.
• Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables.
• Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management.
• Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions.
• Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing.
• Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management.
• May participate in the strategic planning of operations.
• Management of all billing functions of the firm.
• Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours.
• Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s).
• Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements.
• Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts.
• Submits budgets per client requirements.
• Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.
• Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application.
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision.
• Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes.
• Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors.
• Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software.
• Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years of previous law firm experience required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments, PClaw.

Benefits

• High-paying job with respect for work-life balance.
• Fast-track career advancement opportunities.