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Director of Accounting
About Us
Keystone Law Group is more than just the largest probate law firm in California; we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in legal practice. Our firm is the leader in the probate law sector, with a focus on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation and administration. We pride ourselves on our superior client service, commitment to technology, and a culture that values the professional growth and well-being of our employees.
The Accounting Department is pivotal to our financial integrity, meticulously managing all fiscal activities with precision and transparency. Our team expertly handles accounting, budgeting, and financial planning, ensuring the firm’s financial stability and adherence to regulatory standards. We support the firm’s strategic objectives by delivering accurate financial data and insights, fostering informed decision-making and long-term success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversight of A/P, A/R, billing and payroll functions
- Maintain accounting transactions and record to the general ledger; responsible for month end account reconciliations and preparing monthly financial statements
- Prepare month end journal entries and review general ledger details monthly
- Perform monthly trust account reconciliation
- Prepare the firm’s annual budget, including revenue forecasts, and coordinate with and assist department heads on completion of their budgets
- Manage all aspects of financial reporting with cross-departmental collaboration, including profitability analysis (firm level and individual timekeeper level), compensation, and rate determination, as well as creation of other reports requested by firm management
- Approve and release weekly payments, checks and wires
- Create, maintain, and update process documentation; create new documentation as needed
- Oversee third party vendor 1099 reporting
- Work with CPA to oversee the maintenance of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation records using fixed asset application; ensure fixed asset inventory database is updated
- Assist CPA with tax-related matters
- Create best practice procedures for accounting activities and drive process improvements, utilizing technology to improve efficiency
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Accounting team members
- Monitor and report on key firm financial metrics and KPIs, and set and achieve departmental OKRs
Qualifications
- Self-motivated and excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented and effective at problem solving
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact with professionals at all levels
- Able to handle changing priorities, multi-task, and oversee various concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to train, manage, and motivate staff in order to complete required projects and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting concepts
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficient with project management, document management, and data visualization applications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics or similar system preferred, or proven ability to learn and acclimate to a new accounting software
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field is required
- CPA license or MBA is preferred
- At least 5-7 years of general accounting experience in law firm or professional services firm required
- At least 5 years of management experience with multiple direct reports
- Experience working with industry-specific accounting software
Salary Range
$150,000 – $215,000 Base salary plus competitive bonuses and benefits
Location
Position is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office required (Los Angeles)
Join Our Team
To apply to one of our staff openings, please submit your resume to careers@keystone-law.com.