Accounting Manager
Our client, a national award-winning law firm is searching for an Accounting Manager.
General Job Description
The Accounting Manager will support the Firm-Wide Accounting Department. This position will report to the Controller and will be based in Houston.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis
- Record journal entries monthly and assist with month end close
- Approve reimbursement requests and firm expense requests/invoices and properly code expenses for Accounts Payable
- Approve client charge check requests, client charge reimbursements and trust check requests
- Send credit card statements to Managers and work with Accounts Payable on coding and processing
- Prepare monthly sales & use tax returns for various states
- Assist with annual budget process
- Review budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets
- Work with Accounts Receivable Collection team on past due accounts
- Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
- Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements
- Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
- Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable and billing as needed
- Assist with special projects/duties as assigned by Controller
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
- Minimum of five (5) years or more of related experience required
- Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
Required Skills and Abilities
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times