JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations of the law firm, ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards and maintaining accurate financial records. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting activities, supervising accounting staff, preparing financial reports, overseeing trust account compliance, and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional services environment, preferably within a law firm, and possess deep knowledge of legal billing, trust accounting (IOLTA), and regulatory compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required

Experience:

• Management or Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred

• Supervise daily operations of the accounting department, including AP/AR, general ledger, billing, collections, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage client trust (IOLTA) accounts to ensure compliance with state bar rules and trust accounting regulations.
• Oversee monthly and annual closing processes and produce accurate financial and production reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the COO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of client billing, adjustments, and collections.
• Maintain internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external tax preparers, banking, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare financial statements, and manage the firm’s financial reporting system.
• Train and supervise accounting staff, including delegating tasks and conducting
• performance evaluations.
• Provide support in evaluating technology and financial software tools (e.g., Time and Billing software, QuickBooks, Elite, Aderant, Centerbase or similar legal software).
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Management or Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Monterey, CA 93940 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monterey, CA 93940: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso