Manager, Accounting
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
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Job Description
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
We are seeking a Manager, Accounting to join the firm. The Manager, Accounting ensures timely and accurate invoicing of clients; fiduciary oversight of client trust accounts; facilitates the understanding and use of existing financial data; develops reports to meet specific needs; and ensures that all client billing and trust accounting functions are in accordance with firmwide policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for process improvements; recommends new processes and technology to improve efficiency and cash flow; coordinates and facilitates the Accounting Department services for the local office(s), and is responsible for coordinating daily workflow and supervising department staff.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Director of Administration, Administrative Partner, Finance Department, lawyers, administrative staff
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages the daily accounting functions including, planning, prioritizing, directing work flow, acting as a resource for questions, and interfacing with senior management
Ensures that internal/external customer questions/problems are responded to and resolved in an expeditious manner to deliver excellent customer service
Provides mentoring of team and identifies professional development opportunities; monitors and manages projects
Develops ad hoc reports/charts/analysis
Prepares and interprets data to help guide financial decisions and direction
Provides support to the Firmwide finance team in the annual audit, and various projects supporting a variety of initiatives across the firm
Prepares for Firmwide 1099 reporting
Handles responses to partners for historical client accounting information
Processes invoices, noting the accuracy and completeness of bills prior to mailing to the client and obtaining the necessary approvals for write-ups or write-offs
Coordinates staff billing and ebilling activities
Provides back-up trust accounting coverage when necessary
Oversees timely deposits of daily receipts
Reviews and assists with accounts payable as requested by firmwide Accounts Payable Department processing check requests through Basware and expenses through Concur
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Assist with special projects, assignments, and other duties as assigned
Recommends training and cross training for staff as needed; workload distribution
EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
Familiarity with general ledger chart of accounts
Ability to communicate and respond to inquiries/requests with diplomacy and tact
Ability to oversee multiple functions while leading and directing the staff
Must be able to work independently
Must be detail oriented and organized
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Understanding of financial accounting systems preferably in a law firm setting
Experience with Microsoft Office software including Excel
Financial reporting and report-writing experience required
Extensive prior professional services billing experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity
5-10 years of accounting and professional experience with 5 years as a manager, previous law firm experience desired
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.
Compensation Salary $117,000 - $176,000
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.
Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm's policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
We are seeking a Manager, Accounting to join the firm. The Manager, Accounting ensures timely and accurate invoicing of clients; fiduciary oversight of client trust accounts; facilitates the understanding and use of existing financial data; develops reports to meet specific needs; and ensures that all client billing and trust accounting functions are in accordance with firmwide policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for process improvements; recommends new processes and technology to improve efficiency and cash flow; coordinates and facilitates the Accounting Department services for the local office(s), and is responsible for coordinating daily workflow and supervising department staff.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Director of Administration, Administrative Partner, Finance Department, lawyers, administrative staff
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages the daily accounting functions including, planning, prioritizing, directing work flow, acting as a resource for questions, and interfacing with senior management
Ensures that internal/external customer questions/problems are responded to and resolved in an expeditious manner to deliver excellent customer service
Provides mentoring of team and identifies professional development opportunities; monitors and manages projects
Develops ad hoc reports/charts/analysis
Prepares and interprets data to help guide financial decisions and direction
Provides support to the Firmwide finance team in the annual audit, and various projects supporting a variety of initiatives across the firm
Prepares for Firmwide 1099 reporting
Handles responses to partners for historical client accounting information
Processes invoices, noting the accuracy and completeness of bills prior to mailing to the client and obtaining the necessary approvals for write-ups or write-offs
Coordinates staff billing and ebilling activities
Provides back-up trust accounting coverage when necessary
Oversees timely deposits of daily receipts
Reviews and assists with accounts payable as requested by firmwide Accounts Payable Department processing check requests through Basware and expenses through Concur
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Assist with special projects, assignments, and other duties as assigned
Recommends training and cross training for staff as needed; workload distribution
EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
Familiarity with general ledger chart of accounts
Ability to communicate and respond to inquiries/requests with diplomacy and tact
Ability to oversee multiple functions while leading and directing the staff
Must be able to work independently
Must be detail oriented and organized
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Understanding of financial accounting systems preferably in a law firm setting
Experience with Microsoft Office software including Excel
Financial reporting and report-writing experience required
Extensive prior professional services billing experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity
5-10 years of accounting and professional experience with 5 years as a manager, previous law firm experience desired
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.
Compensation Salary $117,000 - $176,000
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.
Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Dental Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Health Advocacy Services
- Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- Bereavement Leave
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm's policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.