Accounting Manager Job at Reaves Law Firm in Memphis

Job Summary
The Reaves Law Firm (RLF), a dynamic and growing law firm in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Finance/Accounting Team. The position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will have the support of the Finance Team Leader and the Account Payables Specialist.

Duties/Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable staff
• Develop processes and job responsibilities for accounts payable and accounts receivable staff
• Assist CFO in the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Work with designated Tax Accountant to assist with tax preparation for law firm
• Works with the CFO and executive leadership to assist in establishing financial goals for the firm and providing a strategy to achieve them
• Works with the CFO and other executives to prepare and implement budgets and establish priorities for each department.
• Assist the CFO with managing payroll, month end/year end close, and tax activities to ensure compliance
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Monitor all financial transactions
• Prepare ad hoc reports
• Creates methods and processes for tracking expenses
• Compares profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Analyzes operations to identify inefficiencies and areas of need
• Assist CFO in devising strategies to save the firm money; preparing for executive meeting; and other business-related projects
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO and senior management

Qualifications/Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years of leadership/management experience
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting regulations
• Tax Experience preferred
• Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Quick Books Online Must, other accounting computer application systems
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.