Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager, Jacksonville, Florida

Ansbacher Law is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our accounting team. The Accounting Manager will drive the firm’s accounting and finance functions, oversee day-to-day operations and department strategy. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage a small team while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strict compliance with legal ethical standards, including trust account management.

About Ansbacher Law

Founded in 1997 by Barry Ansbacher, Ansbacher Law is a top-rated and rapidly growing Florida law firm recognized as one of the Best Places to Work 2025. Our firm is built on integrity, professionalism, and a deep respect for our clients and community. We serve clients throughout Florida in Real Estate, Community Association Law**, Construction** Law, and Civil Litigation. With offices across the state—including Coral Gables, Lake Mary, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville—we combine local insight with statewide reach.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the accounting staff (typically 4 employees), ensuring adequate cross-training and professional development.
• Manage all client trust account (IOLTA) transactions and disbursements; perform monthly reconciliations to ensure zero commingling of funds.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, prepare financial statements, bank reconciliations, and variance reports for firm leadership.
• Oversee client intake, billing, and collections; review alternative billing arrangements and manage accounts receivable.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms for annual tax returns and audits; prepare periodic sales/use tax filings and 1099 reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be available for full-time, in-person work, at our Jacksonville, Florida office. (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a professional services organization.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with legal practice management software and law firm accounting software like PCLaw.
• Deep understanding of law firm policies, GAAP, and state bar guidelines regarding client funds.
• Relentless focus on accuracy, deadlines, and high-volume data integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position
• 3 weeks of PTO (after probation)
• Health Insurance
• Dental and vision Insurance programs
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for advancement
• Free parking

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• managerial or supervisory: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)

Work Location: In person