Accounting Manager

Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager with 5+ years of experience to join our well-established law firm serving homeowner, condo, and community associations.

The role covers banking/cash management, accounts payable, financial reporting and audits, and budgeting for the firm. It begins with 60 days of in-office training, followed by a potential hybrid schedule managed by leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting.
• Prior experience coordinating external audits and working with outside tax accountants.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banking activity and perform monthly bank reconciliations for all firm operating accounts.
• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and coordinate external audits.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and assist in budgeting and monitoring performance against budget.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Fixed asset accounting

Excel

Audit coordination

Confidential information handling

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in the representation of homeowner, condominium, and community associations is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Lincolnshire office, with 5+ years of experience.

The starting salary for this position is $90,000 annually, contingent up level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, medical expense reimbursement program, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for eligible employees.

The business hours for this exempt position are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and it follows a 35-hour workweek. The position requires a minimum of 60 days of in-office training. After successful completion, the role may transition to a hybrid schedule. The schedule will be determined by the manager once training is completed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager is expected to both learn and perform the functions of every position in the Accounting Department, as well as perform those functions when required.

Banking & Cash Management

• Oversee banking activity and perform/review monthly bank reconciliations for all firm operating accounts.
• Reconcile firm credit card accounts on a monthly basis.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate and serve as primary point of contact for external audits.
• Coordinate tax filings with the firm’s outside accountants, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.

Fixed Assets & Budgeting

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of the firm’s annual budget and monitor actual performance against budget throughout the year.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting.
• Prior experience coordinating external audits and working with outside tax accountants.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage budgeting and monthly close processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with vendors and firm leadership.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential financial information.

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DISCLAIMERS:

Equal Employment Opportunity

KSN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the laws of Illinois, Florida, and Indiana.

Reasonable Accommodation

KSN is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act, and applicable state disability laws. Applicants or employees who require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, or to participate in the application process, should contact Human Resources to initiate the interactive accommodation process.

Employment Eligibility

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. KSN participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of individuals hired by the firm, as required by federal law.

At-Will Employment

This job description is not a contract of employment and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration. Employment with KSN is at-will: either the employee or the Firm may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason not prohibited by law, with or without notice. This document does not create express or implied contractual rights and may be modified at the Firm's discretion without prior notice.