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Accounting Manager

Company:
Robert Half
Location:
Chicago, IL
Pay:
120000USD - 140000USD per year
Posted:
August 29, 2025
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Job 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@roberthalf.c0m

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

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, NetDocuments, PClaw

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Full-time

Hybrid remote

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