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Accounting Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky

The two biggest things on people's minds right now: 'Busy season is just around the corner' and 'Where can I find a fresh start?'.

NOTE:

This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.

Job Description

+ Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.

+ Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review

+ Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports

+ Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables

+ Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management

+ Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions

+ Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing

+ Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management

+ May participate in the strategic planning of operations

+ Management of all billing functions of the firm.

+ Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours

+ Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)

+ Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.

+ Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements

+ Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts

+ Submits budgets per client requirements

+ Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals

Requirements

Job Requirements:

+ Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills

+ Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.

+ Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application

+ Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision

+ Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes

+ Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position

+ Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors

+

Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software

+ Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 3-5 years of previous law firm experience required

+ Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Net Documents, PClaw

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky ofsky

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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