Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for managing the daily accounting operations of a professional services organization. This is a hands‑on position focused on executing core accounting functions such as journal entries, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and providing timely support to attorneys and staff. Accounting Manager ensures that operational accounting tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. The Accounting Manager may collaborate with firm leadership or business operations team members as needed.

Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

• Support financial reporting and tax‑related processes.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee trust accounting activities.
• Perform daily bookkeeping duties, including recording transactions, preparing and posting journal entries, monitoring deposits, and completing bank reconciliations.
• Assist with billing and collections, respond to attorney billing inquiries, and provide guidance or training as needed.
• Process payroll and properly allocate payroll expenses and employee benefits.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Monitor and manage firm credit card usage.

• Assist with administration of employee benefits and ensure accurate payroll deductions.

• Partner with the Finance/Billing Manager and other team members to identify and resolve financial system issues.
• Recommend and assist with enhancements to accounting and financial management systems.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong background in bookkeeping with demonstrated experience in financial management and reporting.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment; prior law firm experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software and practice management platforms, Sales Force a plus.
• Knowledge of trust accounting regulations and legal industry financial practices is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and staff.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.