Law Firm · 4 hours ago
Senior Accounting Manager
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expLAW FIRM is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead an accounting team. This position is pivotal in all aspects of financial management, focusing on maintaining the integrity of client financial operations including billing, collections, and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Collaborating with Partners and internal teams to ensure complete and accurate client and matter set up, including engagement letters, fee arrangements, billing guidelines, and collection terms
Review and approve matter agreements and billing arrangements (such as standard rates, IP fee schedules, flat fees, discounts, and client-specific requirements) and ensure accurate entry into 3E
Providing guidance on unidentified payments and work with clients to establish clear processes for accurate application of future payments
Acting as the primary liaison between Partners and accounting teams to resolve billing inquiries, discrepancies, and compliance issues
Monitoring and maintaining client and matter data to prevent invoice disputes and collection delays
Oversee billing accuracy and timeliness, ensuring invoices comply with client agreements and firm policies
Designing and implementing processes to improve collections’ efforts and overall cash flow
Coordinating with attorneys to implement appropriate billing actions for past-due accounts and establish collection procedures for problem accounts
Maintaining detailed records of collection procedures implemented for client accounts
Prepare and analyze reports on delinquency activity and status to identify trends and improve collections effectiveness
Review and enhance existing collections policies and procedures to establish effective guidelines and best practices
Manage the Firm’s Trust account in compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance billing efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial performance
Lead, coach, and develop billing, cash application, and collections teams; conduct regular meetings, performance reviews, and support professional growth
Serve as the escalation point for clients, attorneys, and internal teams; research and resolve complex billing issues, including account analysis and invoice processing
Collaborate with IT and vendor support to troubleshoot system issues and implement technical solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional billing and collections experience in a law firm or similar environment
Minimum of 3 years of management experience leading billing or accounting teams
Proficiency in 3E, eBilling Hub, and vendor eBilling portals, including Billing Point, Bottomline- Legal X, BrightFlag, Collaborate, CounselLink, CounselGo, Legal Tracker, and TyMetrix (T360)
Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Preferred
CPA or MBA
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Law Firm
Law Firm
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Larry Crabtree
Partner
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