Accounting Manager

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C.•Farmington Hills, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, people-focused leader to support its Accounting and Billing department. The Accounting Manager balances technical financial oversight with team leadership, ensuring billing accuracy, guiding team members, and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. The role includes on-the-job training and mentorship to familiarize the selected candidate with internal operations, with opportunities for gradual growth and ongoing development aligned with firm operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional client service and operational excellence.
Ability to routinely meet assigned deadlines, with strong organization and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain consistency and work under pressure.
Ability to work independently and foster team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher.
1–3+ years of related leadership or high-level accounting experience.
Experience with CaseAware, QuickBooks, and other software.

Responsibilities

Manage daily billing lists, invoice generation, and accounts receivable and payable functions to ensure timeline compliance.
Review financial data and reconciliations for accuracy to eliminate billing discrepancies; maintain or create SLAs and SOPs.
Mentor Accounting/Billing Specialists, provide daily guidance to the accounting department, train team members, deliver performance feedback, and foster team bonding.
Serve as the primary point of contact for client billing inquiries and internal departmental coordination, explaining complex financial details to non-accounting teams.
Monitor irregularities, resolve standard disputes, and escalate high-risk financial anomalies to senior leadership.
Monitor workloads to identify barriers and gaps, suggest efficiency improvements, and provide monthly updates to senior leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical and dental insurance options.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Vision insurance plan.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
Employer-funded profit-sharing and cash balance retirement plans.
Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, including free mental health and financial counseling services.
Company-organized volunteer opportunities.
Work-life balance commitment.
Team bonding events, gift raffles, and annual holiday party.