Accounting Manager at Becker

Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.  Come join our award-winning team!

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority.

We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Accounting Manager to join the Accounting team. The ideal candidate will excel in a professional and team-oriented environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  This postion requires previous law firm experience. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager will assist the Chief Financial Officer with financial plans and policies, accounting practices, maintenance of fiscal records, the preparation of financial reports, and the general management of the Accounting department and staff.

DUTIES:

Management

• Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversees and supports the operations of the department and staff in Florida and the North East to ensure achievement of the department's goals and objectives.
• Responsible for supervising and assisting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, Billing, Trust, Client Relations, Collections, etc.
• Provide support to the accounting staff on day to day tasks as needed.
• Resolves escalated issues from staff.
• Provides day-to-day support to Firm's Chief Financial Officer in Accounting department management.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the implementation of new technology or standard operating procedures for the department.
• Ensures that all incoming emails/correspondences to the Accounting department are addressed promptly.
• Oversees the monitoring of unapplied and trust balances as well as unbilled WIP.
• Oversees the monthly bank reconciliations process for operating and trust accounts.
• Ensures that billing and collections statements are timely prepared.
• Ensure all expense reports are processed and paid on time.
• Communicates with bank officials regarding ach payments, wire transfers notifications, bank account status, etc.
• Assists in training or coordination of training for new hires to the accounting department.
• Provides management with regular status reports regarding daily balances and transactions.

Transactions

Monthly:

• Review and finalize bank reconciliation report before presenting to the Director of Finance.

Quarterly

• Prepare and reconcile additional compensation and provide the report to Human Resources for importing into the payroll system.
• Prepare and reconcile sales and use tax filing for Florida and the NE.

Annual  

• Work alongside accounts payable in the preparation and filing of 1099 forms (NEC and MISC).

As needed

• Assist the HR Department with opening and maintaining state tax accounts for payroll and other compliance filings.
• Maintains an orderly accounting electronic imaging system (Expert Image).
• Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions.

Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting combined with five or more years of related experience or training in accounting procedures, specifically in a law firm setting.
• Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have experience interpreting financial statements, recording journal entries, performing higher-level calculations for budgets, statistical analysis, and probability statements.
• The accounting manager must use the utmost discretion in all aspects of the job.
• Must have experience in Aderant Expert or similar legal software. Microsoft Office experience with proficiency in Excel.

Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.

We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 10 - 15 years
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No