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Controller – Mid-Size Law Firm (St. Louis)
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Description:
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking a Controller to join our mid-size team in our office located in downtown Saint Louis, MO. The candidate will be responsible for managing the law firms monthly client invoicing process, handling all accounts payable & receivable for firm, ensuring compliance with trust account and banking rules, preparing monthly financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenses, managing cash, preparing forecasts and budgets, coordinating any review or audit processes with CPA firm, and ensuring the accuracy of the Firm's financial information. The position provides actionable information, primarily financial and operational in nature, about all company activities that will assist the CFO, the firm's Equity Members, and other users in making educated economic decisions about the firm's future. Essential Functions Support the month-end and year-end close process, including reviewing journal entries, financial statements, reconciliations, analysis, and supporting schedules Oversee and/or perform the daily treasury operations, including monitoring cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funding for operations and managing the firm's accounts Oversee and/or perform the accounts payable functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and operating expenses, purchase orders (if required), petty cash, employee expense reports, company credit cards, cash control, payroll processing and payroll tax compliance Oversee and/or perform accounts receivable functions to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including timely deposits and record payments/cash receipts in billing and accounting software, monthly preparation of billing, prebills, client invoices, cash receipts application, cost of services sold and client billable expenses and ensuring the Firm is invoicing adequate soft costs. Manage overdue invoices and communicate past due accounts with clients and Partners. Manage the Firm's billing and accounting software, update users, matters and billing rates including security of the software Manage periodic payroll through outsourced payroll company, and address any specific payroll needs or issues as they arise Manage Firm credit cards, ensuring appropriate usage, prepare and reconcile monthly credit cards, ensure proper coding in accounting system and monitor usage in accordance with Firm policy Evaluate and continually improving firm accounting control systems and processes Assist with or prepare budgets and forecasts including any financial projections, contract costing or attorney hours analysis Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports Must be a clear and concise communicator capable of meaningful interaction with staff and the management team Exhibits leadership skills within the organization such as initiative, dedication to Firm, excellence in work, high standards, motivating, desire to gain more knowledge of the Firms, customer service orientation Oversight of the accounting personnel and ensuring a culture of communication, mentoring, and team work within the group Completes additional projects as assigned timely and accurately Oversees cash management controls and reporting Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA and/or MBA a plus 5-8 years previously working in a law firm 8-12 years previous experience in accounting environment 5-8 years in a supervisory role Complete understanding of financial statements and the accounting process Knowledge of various software programs, data analysis programs, and internet Word and Excel skills required Evans & Dixon LLC places a high value on diversity, equity and inclusion at our firm. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better! Evans & Dixon, LLC offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation which include: Competitive compensation based on experience Medical insurance plan Dental insurance plan Vision insurance plan Contribution to life insurance plan 401k profit sharing Parking reimbursement Social, charity and wellness events
Company:
Evans & Dixon
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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