Accounting Operations and Project Manager
Job Description
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Lead and optimize core accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, billing workflows, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance within a law firm environment.
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Develop, document, and maintain standardized accounting procedures and internal controls, proactively identifying and addressing process inefficiencies, control gaps, and risks.
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Drive financial system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations, translating accounting, billing, and operational requirements into effective system configurations.
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Serve as subject matter expert for Aderant, Prebill Viewer, and Chrome River, ensuring system integrity, documentation, reporting capability, and compliance support.
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Lead accounting and finance-related projects, including process redesign and compliance initiatives, developing project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
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Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, IT, and external vendors to execute initiatives successfully, track progress, and communicate status to leadership.
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Strengthen internal controls through system-based solutions and well-designed processes.
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Support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation, accessible data, and alignment with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Strong foundation in accounting operations with hands-on experience.
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Demonstrated expertise in financial and accounting systems.
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Experience leading accounting or finance-related projects.
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Ability to translate accounting requirements into effective systems and workflows.
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Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong technical aptitude; SQL proficiency highly desirable.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.