Accounting Manager

Ledgent-Finance-; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations for a growing law firm. You will drive core accounting processes, improve efficiency, and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing AR, AP, trust accounting, cash flow, and collaboration with external CPA for month-end close and tax compliance. The role requires leadership and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least five years of accounting experience in a law firm.
• Experience with QuickBooks and legal time-and-billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all AR, billing, collections, prebills, revisions, invoicing and aging reports.
• Manage full AP cycle including vendor maintenance and payments.
• Maintain trust accounting and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with CPA on month-end close and financial reporting.
• Develop internal controls and document policies and budgeting processes.
• Lead process improvements and technology implementations.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

5+ years law-firm accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Legal billing systems

Trust accounting software

Electronic billing

Job description

Salary: USD135000 - USD150000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of a growing Law Firm. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in managing core accounting functions, improving financial processes, and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounts receivable, billing and collections, including prebills, revisions, invoicing, e-billing, write-offs and aging reports
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor maintenance, invoice processing, approvals, payments, and credit card administration.
• Maintain responsibility for trust accounting activities, while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Manage banking relationships, monitor cash flow and account balances, process wire transfers and deposits, and oversee partnership accounting activities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's accounting and finance processes, including work performed by external accounting partners, to identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen controls.
• Partner with the external CPA firm to support month-end close activities, prepare operational financial reporting, and coordinate tax-related requirements.
• Establish, enhance, and document financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience within a law firm.

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks and experience with legal services time and billing systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing a full legal billing cycle, including electronic billing.
• Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, trust accounting and applicable trust accounting regulations.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and technology implementations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and collaborate with administrative and support staff.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on environment while balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.