Accounting Manager

Position OverviewClean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeks a highly qualified Accounting Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager manages the Firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, maintains accurate financial records, oversees recurring accounting processes, supervises designated accounting staff, and supports financial reporting, close, internal controls, and process improvement. This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to independently manage accounting processes and deadlines, resolve issues, develop staff, and improve accounting workflows and controls.Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations & General LedgerManage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain the general ledger.Prepare routine and approved adjusting journal entries.Prepare or review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and unusual items; research and resolve discrepancies.Maintain supporting documentation and escalate significant or unusual matters to the Director of Finance. Accounts Receivable & Cash ReceiptsMaintain accurate A/R records following client invoice posting.Manage application of client payments, credits, write-offs, adjustments, and other A/R activity.Research and resolve unapplied cash and discrepancies in coordination with Billing.Provide A/R balances and supporting financial information as needed. Accounts Payable & Expense AdministrationManage day-to-day A/P and established payment processes.Ensure invoices and employee reimbursements are properly documented, approved, coded, and processed.Review vendor activity, resolve discrepancies, maintain records, and monitor payment deadlines.Review A/P work for accuracy and compliance and maintain appropriate segregation-of-duties controls. Cash & BankingMaintain operating cash records and prepare or review bank and credit card reconciliations.Research unidentified or outstanding transactions and maintain records of receipts, deposits, transfers, and other banking activity.Monitor outstanding checks and reconciling items and provide cash activity information for review and cash-flow analysis.Assist with operational banking administration as assigned. Trust AccountingManage or oversee recurring trust/IOLTA reconciliations and maintain accurate records.Ensure trust transactions are properly recorded and processed in accordance with Firm procedures.Monitor trust balances and identify unusual, aged, or unreconciled items.Maintain controls over client and third-party funds, support compliance requirements, and promptly escalate discrepancies or potential concerns. Payroll AccountingManage accounting activities associated with payroll processing.Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and ensure payroll is accurately recorded.Research discrepancies and maintain payroll schedules and supporting documentation.Provide payroll expense information for reporting, budgeting, and analysis. Month-End & Year-End CloseOwn and coordinate the monthly close process and close calendar.Establish deadlines and ensure required activities are completed timely.Prepare and review reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules.Review account balances and activity, resolve discrepancies, and prepare preliminary financial statements for review.Coordinate year-end close, including reconciliations, approved tax/year-end adjustments, and supporting documentation.Identify opportunities to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency of the close process. Financial ReportingPrepare recurring financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting information for review by the Director of Finance.Ensure reports reconcile to the general ledger and underlying accounting records.Prepare budget-to-actual reports and account-level detail.Provide historical financial information for budgeting and forecasting and research reporting discrepancies. Tax & Audit SupportPrepare reconciliations, schedules, workpapers, and financial information for tax preparation and external audits.Compile information requested by the Director of Finance, CPA, tax advisors, or auditors.Maintain documentation supporting tax payments and filings and record approved audit and tax adjustments.Research accounting questions or discrepancies arising during tax and audit activities. Internal Controls & Accounting ProceduresExecute and monitor accounting controls, policies, and procedures established with the Director of Finance.Ensure accounting staff follow established processes, approval requirements, and segregation-of-duties controls.