Accounting Manager - Legal

Accounting Manager - Sandy Springs law firm

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the firm’s day-to-day financial management and ensuring the integrity of all accounting operations. This role ensures compliance with trust accounting requirements and proper maintenance of the firm’s financial records.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, detail-driven, highly organized, and comfortable partnering closely with attorneys and firm leadership in a fast-paced law firm environment.

• Maintain the firm’s general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Reconcile operating and trust/IOLTA accounts in compliance with state bar regulations
• Oversee accounts payable and vendor payments
• Manage accounts receivable tracking and reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Monitor cash flow and provide financial reporting to firm leadership
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Coordinate with outside CPA on tax filings and audits
• Process or oversee payroll and related reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to trust accounting rules and ethical requirements
• Maintain internal financial controls and documentation
• Support firm audits and internal reviews
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and client information

• 3+ years of law firm accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of trust/IOLTA account reconciliation
• Experience with legal accounting software (Aderant, Elite, Clio, MyCase, or similar platforms)
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, reporting, reconciliations)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred