Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager has primary oversight for the day-to-day accounting functions of the firm, supervises the accounting team, collaborates with the billing team, and assists the Senior Director of Finance and Firm Partners in reporting financial information. Professionalism and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an Accounting role, preferably law firm environment
• Supervisory or Managerial experience
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong ability to problem-solve and work independently
• Understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The following are the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

• Oversee and support daily accounting operations and financial recordkeeping
• Develop a productive and collaborative work environment through coaching and guiding accounting team members
• Ensure accuracy of financial data, including > 900 transactions monthly
• Supervise and process all A/P invoices
• Oversee and reconcile firm credit card transactions
• Supervise and process check requests and employee reimbursements
• Manage data entry and curation in LMS, including new users and new client matters
• Assist with attorney accounting inquiries
• Oversee payment of monthly firm expenses
• Manage client expenses to support the client billing process
• Assist firm leadership with monthly reporting, forecasting, and month-end close activities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job operates in a professional office environment, primarily in-office.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, which may include the individual’s hair and grooming), ethnicity, color, religion (including reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs, observances, or practices), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (including requesting or taking approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, lawful off-duty cannabis use (California employees only), and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.