Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Houston, TX 77507
Salary/Payrate: $100K-$110K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (1 Day WFH)
Term: Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in an Accounting Manager opening located in Houston, TX 77057. Salary in the $100K-$110K range, bonus, 4 Weeks PTO, and other AMAZING benefits. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Oversee the firm’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient management of billing, Trust accounting, and accounts payable/receivable.
- Supervise daily accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, client expenses, and time entry. Review bi-weekly payables register to monitor expenses and ensure accuracy.
- Work with attorneys and administrative staff to improve timekeeping and invoicing accuracy.
- Manage and mentor the accounting staff (full-time and contract employees), provide training and professional development opportunities.
- Assign billing related tasks and ensure deadlines are met with in-house and outsourced accounting staff.
- Streamline and supervise client billing and collections to improve cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and internal financial policies.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance within the accounting department.
- Responsible for month-end and year-end closing processes including reconciliations and journal entries.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy.
- Provide financial reports and insights to firm leadership to support strategic financial decision-making.
- Manage and maintain the firm’s fixed asset records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Treasury Management – Manage relationships with banks for account needs, negotiate rates and fees.
- Manage IOLTA accounts to ensure compliance with state bar regulations.
- Process and approve ACH/Wire transactions including verifying bank details and setting up recurring templates in the mobile banking platform.
- File annual Unclaimed Property with the Texas Comptroller.
- Collaborate with CPA to submit required documents and financials required for tax preparation.
- Examine federal and multi-state returns for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and file annual Harris County Property Rendition Tax.
- Track filing deadlines, extensions, and payments to avoid penalties and interest.
- Ensure supporting documents, work papers, and reconciliations align with financial records and regulatory requirements.