Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Reports To: Managing Partner
Department: Accounting
Job Type: Full Time - Exempt
About us:
BERDING|WEIL is the largest and most experienced construction defect and common interest development law firm in California. We provide superior, client-focused legal services and solutions to community associations and property managers throughout California and beyond.
We were honored to be recognized as one of The Top Workplaces by the San Francisco Chronicle, a testament to the collaborative culture we foster at BERDING|WEIL. Here, we firmly believe in the power of teamwork, it is not just a catchphrase but as a core principle guiding our approach to every task. This recognition serves as validation of our belief that success is best achieved through collective effort, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in every aspect of our endeavors. Together, we can achieve anything!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:

• Manage and develop the firm's Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll team members, which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, assignment of work, performance evaluations, discipline, termination, and salary administration
• Create and distribute Monthly Financials
• Liaison with CPA to complete annual review and taxes
• Create Quarterly Bank Reports
• Perform all annual budget meetings with Department Heads and the Managing Partner to finalize annual budgets.
• Oversee the firm's matter intake, time entry and Billing processes to ensure accurate and timely invoicing of clients
• Manage the firm's Accounts Receivable process. Ensure daily deposits are made and posted. Assist with Collections of past due balances
• Manage the firm's Accounts Payable process. Ensure regular check runs are issued timely, accurately, and within budget
• Calculate custom payroll as needed and record payroll
• Review and finalize monthly Financials
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliations of all firm's bank accounts
• Monitor and calculate custom compensation as needed for payroll.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested by the Managing Partner
• Perform new hire orientation on Time, AP, Conflicts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 5 years of progressive accounting, payroll, and legal billing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred
• Prior law firm or professional services industry, strongly desired
• 5 years of direct supervisory experience of accounting teams required. Strong team-building skills and ability to motivate staff
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality
• Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Results driven with the ability to set and meet priorities within firm expectations
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and provide well-substantiated explanations of financial events and trends
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate via email, in person or by telephone with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and vendors to provide information with courtesy and tact
• Commitment to excellent quality of work, customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated understanding of law firm billing/accounting system software such as Elite, Aderant, LMS
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office/Office 365, specifically Excel

Salary Range

• $110k to $135k annually

Benefits

• 401(k), profit sharing, cash balance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Legal/ID Shield
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays