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Law Firm Accounting Manager

RennickBarrett RecruitingHouston, Texas

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site

Job Description

Our client, a highly regarded and growing Houston area law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to oversee billing, collections, and key financial operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Controller, this role is essential to maintaining the integrity of the accounting practices and supporting strategic financial planning, month-end close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law firm accounting, proven leadership abilities, and a proactive, solutions-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

Billing and Collections Management

  • Lead and support the Billing Clerks in preparing monthly client invoices and uploading invoices to client-specific platforms.
  • Manage complex billing scenarios and address client-specific billing requests.
  • Administer e-billing processes, including onboarding new clients, resolving invoice rejections, and troubleshooting issues with client platforms.
  • Review and approve edits, write-offs, time/cost transfers, rate adjustments, and unbilled fee aging in accordance with firm policy.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of billing processes and procedures.
  • Provide daily billing support and accounting information to legal assistants.
  • Maintain and update the firm’s time entry system (TABS3), including creation and termination of timekeeper profiles, billing rates, origination data, matter status, and client intake.
  • Monitor and manage accounts receivable, unapplied funds, and collection activities.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

  • Manage the monthly close process in TABS3, ensuring system reconciliation and timely generation of internal financial reports.
  • Perform general ledger account reconciliations and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Distribute management reports and post financial documents to the firm’s intranet.
  • Support the CFO/Controller in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Maintain financial data systems, including updates for new hires and terminations.
  • Complete third-party surveys and financial questionnaires.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and professional staff to fulfill ad hoc financial requests and special projects.
  • Process semi-monthly payroll.
  • Manage other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; major in accounting, preferred. CPA certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 or more years of relevant accounting experience in a law firm environment.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare clear, accurate reports.
  • Proficient in accounting and office software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and TABS3.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong client service orientation and ability to collaborate across departments and levels.

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