Position Title: Accounting Manager
Industry: Law Firm / Legal Services
Reports To: Administrator
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Direct Hire
Law Firm in Washington, DC is seeking an established Accounting Manager. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience with a very generous 401K plan, excellent health benefits and much more!
Accounting Manager Position Summary:
- Oversee daily operations of the Accounting Department
- Supervise and approve production of financial reports adhering to financial reporting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Coordinate the Firm’s financial functions, policies, and procedures
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) activities for all aspects of the Firm
- Manage General Ledger (GL) accounts ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are prepared in a timely manner
- Maintain Chart of Accounts
- Oversee partner capital accounts ensuring accuracy of payments
- Manage month end and year end closing of financial records
- Oversee the creation of all documents related to tax preparation
- Work with outside vendors to coordinate year end audit
- Prepare reports as requested by management
- Oversee accounting aspect of the Firm’s profit sharing plan
Accounting Manager Qualifications Summary:
- Minimum five years Accounting experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline
- Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of Peachtree / Sage accounting software a plus
- Experience in a Law Firm a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of professionals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite