Accounting Manager

ME Lawyers, APLC is a fast-growing plaintiff personal injury law firm based in West Los Angeles. We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee our accounting function, supervise the bookkeeping team, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with clear visibility into the firm's financial performance.

This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry role. Our team already handles many day-to-day accounting tasks, and we need someone who can review their work, identify issues, improve systems, and help management make informed financial decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping operations, ensuring accurate financial records, reconciliations, deposits, vendor payments, and expense tracking
• Supervise, train, and hold accounting and bookkeeping staff accountable for accurate and timely work
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations, operating account activity, and financial records to identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, cash flow reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and expense analyses
• Develop clear financial reports and insights to help leadership monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, and financial trends
• Establish and improve internal controls, approval processes, accounting workflows, and documentation standards
• Identify accounting discrepancies, unusual expenses, duplicate payments, and gaps in existing processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial strategy in collaboration with firm leadership
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, payroll providers, and other financial vendors
• Oversee appropriate accounting for client costs, case expenses, reimbursements, and trust-related transactions, as applicable
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial procedures as the firm grows
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial, employee, vendor, and firm information

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with experience in an accounting management or financial oversight role
• Experience in a law firm, professional services business, or contingency-fee environment is preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel or Google Sheets, and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and interpret financial data
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a team and explain financial information clearly to non-accountants

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Required)

Work Location: In person