Accounting Manager Job at Kforce Inc in Roseland

Overview

Kforce's client, a mid-sized New Jersey Law Firm, is looking to hire an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This vital position within the accounting department will report to the Controller.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of the ten-member billing, collection, cash applications, and matter intake team, including all daily activities
• Close coordination with the assistant controller on all day-to-day financial aspects of the business, including operations of, and changes to, financial systems
• Extensive use of the Elite 3E accounting, Intapp time entry, and Iridium BI, financial software systems
• Measuring adherence to adopted accounting policies and procedures
• Works closely with the controller on the oversight of the payroll, trust accounting and accounts payable functions
• Update and maintenance of daily cash flows
• Preparation of journal entries
• Review of the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and monthly variance analysis of various expense accounts
• Review general ledger in preparation for month end close and related reporting, including release of monthly proformas to billing attorneys as well as aged AR and unbilled time reports
• Assist in annual and monthly financial reporting
• Assist with the annual budget
• Respond to ad hoc accounting requests from partners in the firm and administrative leadership
• Firm liaison with bank representatives regarding all bank accounts

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the legal industry, particularly in the areas of billing (including e-billing), cash applications, and matter intake
• Supervisory experience of accounting team members

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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