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Law Firm Accounting ManagerNewmeyer & Dillion LLP • Newport Beach, CA, USA
Law Firm Accounting Manager

Law Firm Accounting Manager

Newmeyer & Dillion LLP • Newport Beach, CA, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Job Title : Accounting Manager

Reports To : Controller

Location : Newport Beach, CA

About Us :

Newmeyer Dillion, a regional firm consistently named among OCBJ's Best Places to Work, is a multi-service law firm that provides both litigation and transactional representation. The Firm has gained national recognition for its construction and insurance work. The firm provides representation in a comprehensive range of practice areas including business and real estate litigation, real estate and corporate transactions, labor and employment, land use and eminent domain, environmental, entertainment and cyber security. This position will be based in the firm's Newport Beach office.

MANAGEMENT

  • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and appropriately in the general ledger.
  • Ensure billings are sent timely and accurately, and collections are pursued to optimize cash flow.
  • Ensure that accounts payable are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Oversee client / matter intake and conflicts checks.
  • Assist the department team as necessary.

TRANSACTIONS

  • Manage the firm's daily entry of deposits into the operating and trust bank accounts and accounting software.
  • Handle client inquiries and credit card processing.
  • Prepare daily cash reporting for the Controller.
  • Review new client matter forms and update originating and supervising variable splits.
  • Process write-offs in Aderant and maintain a summary of write-offs in Excel (Accounts Receivable).

    • COMPLIANCE

  • Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
  • Assist with year-end documents for CPA as needed.

    • LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the Controller to develop Finance and Accounting team goals in alignment with the firm's goals.
  • Provide coaching, support, and set professional development plans with Controller to assist direct reports in reaching their full potential through the performance management process.
  • Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross-departmental, and cross-office internal and external client service, and teamwork.
  • Project a united front with the Firm's management team.

    • What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance related field preferred.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including supervisory experience (preferably in the legal industry).
  • Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
  • Proficiency in Aderant Software (preferred) or equivalent, MS Office 2010 Suite (including advanced Excel skills), and payroll / HRM systems.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to lead others through change and strategic initiatives.
  • Proven ability to build effective teams, coach, and develop others.
  • Ability to influence and network within the firm and with third parties.
  • Skilled at communicating at all levels, including preparing and delivering effective presentations.
  • Ability to assist with the firm's short- and long-term priorities, evaluate and recommend systems, processes, and policies to support these priorities cost-effectively, and align resources to key goals.
  • Demonstrates resilience after debate and the ability to present a united front with the firm's management team.

    • Physical Environment and Working Conditions

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :

  • A normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature extremes.
  • This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, multi-function devices (copy, fax and scanning machines), and filing cabinets.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Some light lifting of 15 pounds or less is required on a regular basis.
  • Work may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete the essential duties and primary responsibilities of the position.

    • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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