Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Tampa, FL 33602

Salary/Payrate: $115K-$125K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description: #LI-SS1

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in an Accounting Manager opening with a law firm located in Tampa, FL 33602. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the accounts payable, cash receipts, and trust accounting functions within the firm and will report to the Director of Accounting. The Accounting Manager will also lead the month end closing and reporting process while maintaining general ledger integrity, producing financial reports, and supporting partners and practice leaders with data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in professional services accounting—preferably within a law firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Prior law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in legal accounting software, preferably Aderant or Elite.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to be an organized multi-tasker who independently moves between projects as necessary to complete all tasks.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Management of cash receipts, accounts payable, and trust accounting functions. 
• Provide coaching and feedback to relevant areas and document specific objectives and metrics to gauge performance.
• Review and update procedures and internal controls as necessary.
• Engage in regular accounting team strategic planning and work to align team goals with firm objectives.
• Manage firm credit card program.
• Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot and improve financial systems capabilities.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to improve financial systems and reporting capabilities.
• Oversee all general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Review monthly financial statement workpapers, and bank and trust account reconciliations.
• Participate in yearly financial review by external accounting firm.
• Approve vendor invoices, manage payments, and monitor expense allocations.