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Law Firm Accounting Manager 68935

R.L. Barclay & Associates

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Best Practices, Billing, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Credit and Collections, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Gas Engineering, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Legal Billing Software, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Mentoring, Mortgage, Mortgage Regulations, Multitasking, Oil and Gas, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operations, Payroll Administration, People Management, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Our client, a well-established Houston-area law firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the firm’s financial operations and accounting team. This role is responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring compliance with legal and trust accounting requirements, supervising accounting staff, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting to firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have strong full-charge bookkeeping experience, prior law firm accounting experience, and a thorough understanding of legal billing, attorney trust accounting (IOLTA), and law firm financial operations. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, maintain strict confidentiality, and ensure financial processes run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the firm’s daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.

  • Manage attorney trust accounts (IOLTA) and ensure compliance with all applicable state bar and regulatory requirements.

  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including billing and accounting personnel, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in workflow.

  • Oversee the firm’s legal billing processes, including invoice review, client billing, collections support, and reporting.

  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for firm management.

  • Monitor cash flow, operating expenses, and budgets to ensure the financial health of the firm.

  • Coordinate with firm leadership and outside accountants on tax preparation, audits, and financial planning.

  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures as well as legal industry regulations.

  • Oversee payroll processes and benefit-related financial reporting as needed.

  • Implement and maintain accounting systems, financial controls, and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, with prior law firm or professional services accounting experience strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience with full-charge bookkeeping and financial management.

  • Strong knowledge of trust accounting rules and IOLTA compliance.

  • Experience with legal billing software and accounting systems.

  • Prior supervisory or management experience overseeing accounting staff.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, and outside professionals.

Please reference job ID #68935.

About R.L. Barclay & Associates

Founded in 2012, R.L. Barclay & Associates has earned a strong reputation in the recruiting industry by consistently placing top-tier talent across a broad range of disciplines. Our areas of expertise include Legal, Mortgage, Banking, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Administrative, Oil & Gas, and Engineering.

R.L. Barclay & Associates has successfully placed hundreds of experienced professionals in law firms and corporations throughout Texas, as well as in multiple states nationwide. To learn more about our company and the current openings in our network, please visit www.rlbarclay.com.

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