Legal Accounting / Finance Administrator

Paul Frank Collins P.C.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Collegial culture

Job summary

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. in Burlington, Vermont seeks an experienced Legal Accounting / Finance Administrator to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including GL, time and billing, and financial reporting for a 50-employee law firm.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and excellent interpersonal communication as you collaborate with management, attorneys, and staff. The position is in-person with occasional hybrid flexibility and offers a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field required; CPA helpful but not required.
• Five+ years of accounting experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger, time and billing, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.
• Produce monthly balance sheets and income statements for attorneys and management.
• Process monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee cash flow and daily banking activities.
• Audit internal accounting controls and IOLTA/IOLA trust rules.
• Maintain banking relationships and cash management.
• Assist with budgets and year-end processes for firm budgets.
• Support preparation of financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Time & billing

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

CPA (helpful)

Tools

Juris accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Burlington, Vermont based Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is seeking an experienced Legal Accounting / Finance Administrator to assist with the firm's day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will be analytical and have a strong understanding of accounting principles and processes. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this person will work closely with the management team, attorneys, and other employees of our 50-employee law firm. The ability to multi-task and handle a variety of assignments is essential. This is an in-person position primarily with some flexibility to work on a hybrid remote basis occasionally. The pay range will vary depending upon the experience and skills of the new hire.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Accounting/Financial Reporting – General ledger, time and billing, knowledge of GAAP and compliance with those principles.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.
• Produce and analyze monthly balance sheets, income statements, and detailed financial reports for attorneys and management.
• Process monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee cash flow and monitor daily banking transactions.
• Audit internal accounting controls, IOLTA and IOLA trust rules.
• Maintain the firm’s banking relationships including cash management and commercial lending.
• Assist with the budgets and year-end processes for the firm’s capital, operating, and revenue budgets.
• Work with accountants on preparation of financial statements, federal and state tax return filing, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Assist with the firm’s general business and professional liability insurance policies and programs.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

PF+C serves its clients throughout North America and internationally from its Burlington, Vermont office. The firm offers all the resources and opportunities of a large, international law firm while fostering a local, collegial, and collaborative work culture. We provide a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and excellent benefits in a truly sophisticated and exciting legal environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field; CPA helpful, but not required.
• Five or more years of experience in accounting, with law firm experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and management principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft office including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Juris accounting a plus, but not required.
• High level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task are essential.