Accounting Manager

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Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Billing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Employment Law, Finance, Financial Metrics, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Legal, QoS (Quality of Service), Statutory Laws, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
Today

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.About the Role The Accounting Manager is an integral part of Latham's Office Accountingteam. This role will be responsible for supporting the office by using their understanding and experience of generally accepted accounting principles and the policy of a law office to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Department and Finance Committee, while overseeing end to end billing process in the office(s), including billing and collection efforts. This role will be located in our Los Angelesoffice in Century City. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Acting as a subject matter expert to billing attorneys, senior office and department leadership, and the Finance CommitteeCoordinating with the Global Billing team to implement and administer firmwide billing and inventory management best practices and proceduresManaging and developing accounting staff, organizing and coordinating their work to meet department objectives timely and accuratelyProviding interpretation, guidance, training, and assistance on billing and accounting strategies, including financial metrics, rate structure analysis, Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives, including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangementsPromoting the “Gold Standard” process for pro‑active inventory management, managing billing completion percentages to ensure timely billing of inventory, monitoring reports, ensuring monthly inventory meetings take place with billing attorneys and overseeing the delivery of collection support and account receivable follow up alongside the Senior Manager of CollectionsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe'd love to hear from you if you:Possess the ability to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm's financial systemsDemonstrate well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmExhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focusAnd have:A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related fieldPreferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)A minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly complex Accounting experienceA minimum of six (6) years of experience in an Accounting management capacityA minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practicesBenefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.Pay Range USD $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 /Yr.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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