Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half in Chicago

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Sweater weather. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your fall season. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. 

Job Description

• Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.
• Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review
• Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports
• Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables
• Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management
• Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions
• Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing
• Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management
• May participate in the strategic planning of operations
• Management of all billing functions of the firm.
• Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours
• Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)
• Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.
• Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements
• Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts
• Submits budgets per client requirements
• Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals

Job Requirements:

• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.
• Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application
• Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision
• Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes
• Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors
• Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software
• Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of previous law firm experience required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments, PClaw

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m