Accounting Department Manager

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Accounting Department Manager – Walnut Creek
August 4, 2021
Employment:
Full Time
Location:
Walnut Creek, CA
Overview:
The Accounting Department Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director, shall have responsibility for the Firm's accounting functions, including treasury, payroll, accounts receivable accounts payable, and other duties, as determined by the Executive Director. The ideal candidate must have solid financial management and accounting skills, a strong business acumen and solid managerial skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director to achieve the Firm’s strategic goals and objectives, including improved operating efficiencies, revenue growth and enhanced profitability. The Accounting Department Manager will be responsible for the overall efficient operation of the Firm’s accounting close cycles.
The Accounting Department Manager must possess the following attributes to be successful in the position and provide the level of expertise needed to ensure the successful operation of the Firm’s accounting department.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, manage, and retain an effective accounting department consisting of an A/R Clerk, A/P Clerk and Payroll Specialist. Oversee and administer the Firm’s accounting software.
• Support outstanding bank relationships, manage cash flow forecasting, and corporate credit cards processing. Manage and reconcile restricted and unrestricted cash accounts.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget. Maintain financial controls and guidelines to optimize cost effectiveness and profitability. Review and analyze monthly financial results. Oversee the month/year end close process for payroll and general ledger. Review accuracy of the general ledger accounts. Support client e-billing operations.
• Manage and assist in accounts payable and payroll cycles. Liaison with payroll provider, 401(k) provider, clients, and vendors.
• Manage annual tax reporting for payroll, health benefits and 1099s. Manage property and business license tax filings.
Candidate Qualifications:
• Must operate comfortably across a broad spectrum of responsibilities including hands-on work experience relating to: finance, accounting, and treasury as normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance, or equivalent experience;
• 5 years financial experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization with demonstrated ability to lead the accounting team;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to provide clear, precise, and well-substantiated explanations of financial events and trends;
• Maintain effective relationships with attorneys, exempt & non-exempt staff, vendors and clients;
• The candidate must have effective organizational, communications and interpersonal skills, must be an excellent problem-solver and team player, and must work effectively with other motivated professionals in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and work as needed to accomplish the essential duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Comfort and skill in using a hands-on approach in situations where tasks and analyses cannot be delegated; and
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation in a constantly changing environment under tight time constraints.
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