Fractional Law Firm Accounting Manager (Full Time Role)

Overview

This role involves serving as a Fractional Law Firm Accounting Manager responsible for managing accounting services tailored specifically for law firm clients. The position focuses on ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence within a fractional bookkeeping and accounting department that supports legal industry clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for a portfolio of law firm clients.
• Review monthly financial packages for accuracy and compliance prior to delivery.
• Manage complex trust account cleanups and onboarding for multi-entity clients.
• Supervise and mentor team members, including developing training plans to address skill gaps.
• Oversee onboarding and setup for new bookkeeping clients.
• Improve and maintain internal workflows and quality control systems.
• Monitor team portfolio health and report key metrics to the Director.
• Perform accounting tasks such as data entry, trust account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Manage synchronization between accounting and legal billing software.
• Support sales efforts and represent the service at client events as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience in professional services.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising accounting staff or managing client operations.
• Extensive legal accounting experience, including familiarity with law firm workflows and IOLTA trust compliance.
• Experience managing at least 30 accounts simultaneously.
• Expert knowledge of financial statements, variance analysis, and trust accounts.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Clio, and related legal technology platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and bookkeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA certification or progress toward CPA/Master’s degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, based on experience.
• Employer covers 75% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• Unlimited vacation time.
• Education budget for courses, events, and books.
• Company activities, outings, and retreats.
• Simple IRA plan with 3% employer match.
• Flexible work environment with options to work from home or office.

Location

This is a remote position supporting law firm clients nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.