Accounting Manager - CPA Required
The Ward Law Group, PL•Miami Lakes, FL
•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our growing personal injury law firm in Miami. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, managing a small team, and helping ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, hands-on systems experience, and the ability to lead and improve processes in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Requirements
- CPA required
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
- Prior experience managing teams of at least 2 people
- Strong experience with NetSuite
- Strong understanding of accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on-site full time in Miami
Nice To Haves
- QuickBooks experience is a plus
- Experience participating in a system implementation is a plus
- Prior experience in a law firm or other professional services environment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close
- Oversee trust (IOLTA) accounting, including client fund tracking, reconciliations, and compliance with state bar requirements
- Manage and mentor accounting staff, including supervising team members
- Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and firm policies
- Partner with firm leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Maintain and improve accounting processes and workflows to support operational efficiency
- Support audits, tax preparation, and coordination with external accountants and advisors
- Assist with financial system optimization and reporting enhancements
- Participate in or support accounting and ERP system implementations and process transitions as needed
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Benefits (medical insurance with national coverage and free mental health services)
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Short-term Disability benefits
- Long-term Disability benefits
- Life Insurance (1X earnings)
- Accidental death and dismemberment benefit
- Supplemental insurance options (Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance, Term Life insurance, and Whole life insurance)
- 401(K) plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
