Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Law Firm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director of Accounting

Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Accounting will be tasked with a variety of key responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and integrity of the accounting functions within the law firm. These duties include:

- Developing and maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures to ensure their consistent application while maintaining and strengthening internal controls.
- Managing all accounting operations such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, Billing, Trust, Client Relations, and Collections.
- Providing support to the accounting staff on day-to-day tasks, including resolving escalated issues from staff.
- Ensuring that monthly bank account reconciliations for operating and trust accounts are completed accurately and timely, and that all pending transactions are updated.
- Overseeing the monitoring of unapplied and trust balances, as well as unbilled WIP.
- Regularly reconciling general ledger accounts, such as the A/R general ledger balance to detailed aging.
- Maintaining an appropriate chart of accounts to permit reporting by division.
- Maintaining a system of adequate internal controls over accounting transactions.
- Issuing timely, accurate, and complete financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date) and ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Calculating and issuing financial and operating metrics relevant to the firm in a timely manner.
- Providing financial analyses as needed, particularly for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
- Coordinating the provision of information to external auditors for their review or audit of the firm’s financial statements on a regular (quarterly) basis.
- Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings on a timely basis.

Education and Experience:
The preferred qualifications for the Director of Accounting position include:

- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
- CPA/CMA Certification is preferred but not required.
- Over 10 years of progressively responsible, combined accounting and finance experience, including proven working experience as a department-level Director.

Salary Information:
Specific salary information is not provided in the text. However, the law firm offers competitive benefits that contribute to the overall compensation package.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums.
- Firm-paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually.
- The firm pays 100% of the employee-only premium for dental insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
- The firm pays 100% of the employee-only premium for vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependents.
- Tax-advantaged account options such as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts.
- Life Insurance paid by the firm.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance paid by the firm.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one, with eligibility for discretionary firm matching contributions.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

****ity:
All inquiries regarding the position will be kept confidential.