Accounting Manager

Rivkin Radler LLP

$110K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services
  • Familiarity with Aderant or Elite accounting software
  • Experience with Ceridian and/or Chrome River is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

  • Manage, train, develop, and motivate Accounting staff
  • Oversee monthly closing process and report distribution
  • Ensure accuracy of Aderant accounting system
  • Process journal entries and perform bank reconciliations
  • Conduct account analysis and manage banking activities
  • Handle escrow banking with attorneys and banks
  • Oversee invoice processing and payroll activities
  • Lead 401(k) audit and assist with financial statement reviews

Benefits

  • Congenial fast-paced work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits
Full Job Description
Rivkin Radler LLP is looking for a strong candidate to join the Accounting team as the Accounting Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage, train, develop and motivate Accounting department staff
  • Handle the monthly closing process and report distribution
  • Responsible for accuracy and integrity of Aderant accounting system
  • Process journal entries
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Account analysis
  • Banking and treasury including daily cash reporting
  • Work with attorneys and banks on the handling of escrow banking activities
  • Oversee processing of invoices and expense reimbursements through Chrome River and Aderant
  • Semi-monthly payroll and related journal entries
  • Responsible for 401(k) funding, schedules, forfeitures and loan records
  • Fee participation and origination calculations
  • Review Partner Business Development and Marketing reports
  • Maintain Partner expense account spend in Quicken
  • Responsible for calculation of addbacks for partner auto lease payments
  • Assist as needed with annual financial statement review
  • Lead the audit of our 401(k) benefit plan
  • Team member for system upgrades and implementations
  • Ad hoc requests and special projects


EXPERIENCE
  • College degree with a major in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Law firm or professional service experience required
  • Experience with Aderant or Elite
  • Experience with Ceridian and/or Chrome River a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel


PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Strong work ethic
  • Analytical
  • Attention to detail
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills


Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits.

The annualized salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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