Accounting Manager- Legal

Jobot; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager with extensive law‑firm experience in Northeast Ohio to lead trust accounting, billing operations, and financial compliance for partners and firm leadership.

The role oversees daily accounting functions, closes, prepares statements, manages cash flow and budgeting, and coordinates with third‑party administrators for retirement plans and insurance programs. CPA/MBA preferred; 5–10+ years in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Experience with trust accounting and legal billing systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, billing, payroll coordination, and general ledger.
• Ensure accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end closings.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and partner reporting.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning for the firm.
• Oversee 401(k) and profit-sharing plans with third-party admins and advisors.
• Manage firm insurance programs (E&O, EPLI, cyber).
• Demonstrate GAAP knowledge and internal controls in reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Trust accounting software

Financial systems proficiency

Advanced Excel

Job description

A bit about us:

This is a well-established full-service law firm rooted in Northeast Ohio with a long history of providing legal counsel to both individuals and businesses. The firm’s attorneys offer expertise across more than 50 legal practice areas, including corporate and business law, estate planning and probate, employment and labor, real estate, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. It prides itself on combining deep local knowledge with sophisticated legal capabilities typically found in larger metropolitan firms, and on using a collaborative, team-oriented approach to solve complex legal challenges for its clients.

Why join us:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays

Job Details

Are you passionate about leading a team? We are hiring for an Accounting Manager with extensive law‑firm experience, specializing in trust accounting, billing operations, and financial compliance to support partners and firm leadership

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll coordination, and general ledger.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and partner reporting.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital.
• Lead firm budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Oversee firm 401(k) and profit-sharing plans in coordination with third-party administrators and advisors.
• Manage firm non-personnel insurance programs, including professional liability (E&O), employment practices liability (EPLI), cyber liability, and other business insurance coverage.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• In-depth understanding of law firm accounting and trust/IOLTA requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with trust accounting and legal billing systems is highly preferred.

Salary: $100,000 - $105,000 per year

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