Accounting Manager

RTRLAW is Expanding ... and hiring! Come join our team!

Founded in 1988, RTRLAW, a premier full-service law firm, has handled tens of thousands of cases and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients in different areas of law, including personal injury/car accidents, personal injury protection (PIP) litigation, workers’ compensation, family law, elder law/estate planning, commercial litigation, employment law and real estate law. RTRLAW is a growing, successful law firm with six offices located throughout the state of Florida and two offices in Texas.

Our growing firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager specializing in Legal Services to add to our team! If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable management, check issuing, processing and recording client payments, electronic deposit/payment management, and assisting with client billing we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our dynamic team!

Compensation: starting salary $85,000, Pay is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

· Maintain and manage all accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) transactions, controls, and accounting procedures.

· Manage retainer, billing, vendor, and user data both in the billing, accounting, and expense systems.

· Contact clients daily on aging accounts; keep attorney updated on payment status.

· Process payment and write-off transactions.

· Check online banking systems for expected payments as required.

· Process trust withdrawals.

· Manage client payment schedules when a payment program has been agreed, by following up with the client to ensure promised payments are received.

· Update attorneys on any A/R over 45 days as applicable.

· Provide legal assistants with requested invoices / reports.

· Assist with the preparation of tax returns and other compliance requirements.

· Cross-train with Director, HR on payroll duties and insurance to perform in Director, HR absence.

· Process wire transfers.

· Post ACH debits.

· Handle calls from clients with respect to questions concerning billing, collections, and payments

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

· Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role required.

· Law firm or professional service experience is required.

· Familiarity with Clio case management systems a plus.

· Experience with QuickBooks, law accounting and proficiency in Excel required.

· Ability to multi-task, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization.

· Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.

Benefits:

RTRLAW offers a competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD and life insurance, referral program, paid time off and paid holidays, a state-of-the-art office environment with a positive and enthusiastic work culture.

Location:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fully onsite. This is NOT a remote position.