Accounting Manager

Summary

Join How to MANAGE a Small Law Firm as an Accounting Manager and oversee accounting operations, manage multiple financial books, and lead a team. This remote position, with potential travel to Miami, FL, requires managing daily accounting operations, preparing financial statements, and handling month-end/year-end closing processes. You will train and mentor staff, provide financial insights, optimize systems, assist with audits, and manage state/local taxes. The ideal candidate thrives in detail-oriented, fast-paced environments, appreciates variety, maintains confidentiality, and is a self-starter. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's preferred) and 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience are required, along with strong GAAP knowledge and communication skills.

Requirements

• You thrive in situations where attention to detail is key
• You can handle a fast-paced environment without being overwhelmed
• You appreciate variety and can handle any curveball tasks thrown your way
• You can maintain confidentiality
• You don’t need someone to light a fire under you to get tasks done
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years experience in prior bookkeeping/accounting roles
• STRONG knowledge of US GAAP rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and accounting team
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Training and mentoring accounting staff
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management
• Optimize accounting systems and processes for efficiency
• Assist with audits as needed
• Manage state and local taxes

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree