Accounting Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a full-time, hybrid-based role in West Chester, PA.

The position focuses on financial reporting, billing, payroll, trust accounting, and cash management in a law firm setting. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of relevant accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong proficiency in financial reporting, GL, and billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Law firm, accounting firm, or professional services experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing, payroll, and trust accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management reports, cash flow projections, and profitability analyses.
• Manage billing, prebills, final invoices, electronic billing, and collections.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and coordinate benefit deductions and retirement plan contributions.
• Maintain trust accounts and retainers and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Complete bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and month-end closing.
• Coordinate tax reporting and annual accounting activities with external accountants.
• Supervise accounting support staff and assist with financial projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

GL accounting

Billing & collections

Payroll

Trust accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

TABS3

iManage

Job description

Accounting Manager - Law Firm
West Chester, PA | Hybrid

An established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee its accounting and financial operations. This position works closely with firm leadership on financial reporting, analysis, billing, collections, payroll, trust accounting, and cash management.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, management reports, cash flow projections, and profitability analyses.
• Manage billing, prebills, final invoices, electronic billing, and collections.
• Process semi-monthly payroll and coordinate benefit deductions and retirement plan contributions.
• Maintain trust accounts and retainers and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Complete bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and month-end closing.
• Coordinate tax reporting and annual accounting activities with external accountants.
• Supervise accounting support staff and assist with financial projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Law firm, accounting firm, or professional services experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, billing, payroll, and trust accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; TABS3 and iManage experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.

Schedule: Full-time, hybrid role based in West Chester, PA. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed.