Accounting Manager
SBH is a litigation firm located in downtown Portland that emphasizes representation of employers, insurers, and claims administrators in all matters relating to employment including workers’ compensation, Longshore, OSHA, wage and hour, discrimination and related litigation.
We are seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is hybrid eligible and would work in-office at least two days per week. The Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the firm’s Office Administrator on all aspects of our accounting function. They will play a pivotal role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Client Billing team of two, providing guidance and mentorship
- Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and firm guidelines
- Daily review of all transactions including oversight of Positive Pay process
- Reconcile and expense firm credit cards
- Manage wire and ACH transactions
- Monthly account reconciliations and month-end / year-end close
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and profitability reports, providing accurate and timely reporting to Office Administrator and stakeholders
- Trust accounting
- Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance, coordinating with external CPAs
- 401K payroll upload and annual census
- Miscellaneous tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- 2+ years supervising others
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Extreme attention to detail
- Organization, time management, and excellent communication skills
- Proficient using QuickBooks, Excel, and Word
- Accounting Seed experience a plus
- Working knowledge of client billing and collections
- Analytical thinker with ability to effectively integrate/leverage technology to maximize the efficiency of the team’s processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prior law firm experience or professional services industry preferred
SBH Legal offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, employee assistance program, life and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary year-end bonuses. You can also bring your dog to work, enjoy a meal with colleagues while discussing the current book club selection, or work up a sweat in the on-site fitness room.
SBH Legal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to humanresources@sbhlegal.com.