Accounting Supervisor (54346)

Our client, a Houston area law firm, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting Supervisor. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills, competency in accounting best practices, and strong leadership skills. The purpose of this role is to coordinate the accounting function for two Texas offices by performing the duties outlined below: 

• Supervise accounting staff and provide appropriate training and development.
• Trust Accounting – ensure the proper recording of trust accounting receipts, disbursements, and account reconciliations to comply with trust accounting rules as mandated by local jurisdiction.
• Accounts payable – ensure the proper processing of requests submitted through the AP system to meet firm guidelines.
• Billing – function as liaison between attorneys and clients to manage client billing inquiries, and work with billing department to resolve any issues.
• Disbursement credits – process client refunds in accordance with firm guidelines.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Write-Offs – enter requested write-offs, facilitate approvals by providing executive summary and attaching all necessary documentation.
  • Review and resolve short pays – determine the reason for the adjustment and consult with attorney to determine if the disputed amount should be accepted or appealed.
  • Prepare monthly projected collections and assist Office Administrator with client collections.
  • Distribute monthly statements of account where appropriate.
• Advise accounting and billing staff regarding discrepancies with client rates, trust and unapplied cash, late time, disbursements, and any other issues pertaining to the financial wellbeing of the firm and office.
• Deliver training on firm accounting functions for all Texas new hires.
• Monitor unallocated reports and communicate with billing attorneys to determine proper payment resolution. Research and identify unknown payments.
• Respond promptly to requests from attorneys, staff, and clients for ad hoc review and reporting requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED AND 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience required; a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business highly preferred.
• Law firm or professional services experience required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite programs with advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Make decisions and address problems with comprehensive reasoning and judgment. Collect and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources and individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of an issue. Proactively identify needs and prioritize necessary actions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment while prioritizing needs of the firm.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to complete the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.