Director of Accounting Position Available In Broward, Florida

Prestigious law firm located in Ft. Lauderdale is in search of a Director of Accounting. Chosen candidate will develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures to assure their consistent application and maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• Manage all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, Billing, Trust, Client Relations, Collections, etc
• Provide support to the accounting staff on day-to-day tasks as needed including resolution of escalated issues from staff
• Ensure that monthly bank account reconciliations for operating and trust accounts are completed accurately and timely and all pending transactions are brought up to date
• Oversees the monitoring of unapplied and trust balance as well as unbilled WIP
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis, as appropriate (e.g., A/R general ledger balance to detailed aging).
• Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts to permit reporting by division.
• Maintain a system of adequate internal controls over accounting transactions.
• Issue timely, accurate and complete financial statements (monthly, quarterly and year-to-date); ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Calculate and timely issue financial and operating metrics relevant to the Firm.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, especially for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for their review (and/or audit) of the Firm’s financial statements on a regular (quarterly) basis.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting; assure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings on a timely basis.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or equivalent business experience. 2.CPA/CMA Certification preferred but not required 3.10+ years of progressively responsible, combined accounting and finance experience, including proven working experience as a department level Director Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.