Accounting Supervisor - Law Firm

Competitive comp for KC — $90K–$105K base plus a year-end performance bonus that grows meaningfully with tenure. Day-one 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing on top of that. Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, short- and long-term disability, and a mental health support program with 8 therapy + 8 coaching sessions per family member annually. Institutional stability with real agility — Founded in 1901 and still growing (16 summer clerks, 7 new associates joining this fall, multi-office expansion). This firm has survived every economic cycle. It's not going anywhere. Real ownership from day one — You're not a cog in a big machine. You'll run firm-wide accounting operations for a 124-year-old multi-state law firm and report directly to the COO. Your decisions actually matter. Manage a team without the corporate politics — You'll lead a 2.5-person team with real mentorship responsibility. No layers of bureaucracy between you and the work. Hybrid flexibility after ramp — In-person during training then 2–3 days/week in-office with the rest flexible. Occasional fully-remote stretches once you're settled in. The Role: We're looking for an Accounting Manager with 2–5 years of supervisory/management experience in accounting who thrives in a collaborative, direct-communication environment and can take real ownership of firm-wide accounting operations. You should be comfortable managing a small team, handling multi-state tax filings, and working closely with senior leadership — including the COO. Bonus points if you have cash basis or modified cash basis accounting experience and a background in professional services (law firm experience is ideal). What You’ll Do: Oversee firm-wide accounting operations including financial statement preparation, monthly/year-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries Manage and mentor a team of 2.5, providing technical guidance on accounting and tax topics Handle multi-state tax filings (1096/1099s, state use tax, business registrations) and attorney licensing/dues administration across 7 states Manage trust accounts and coordinate audit preparation (internal and client-facing) with outside accountants Act as backup on AR/AP and produce ad hoc reporting for the COO and firm leadership Collaborate cross-functionally across 8 offices, serving as a reliable accounting resource for attorneys and staff at all levels What We're Looking For: 4- 10 years total accounting experience, including 2- 5 years in a supervisory or management role, ideally within professional services or law firm environments Professional services accounting experience Supervised or managed a small accounting team (2+ direct reports) Cash basis or modified cash basis accounting experience Handled multi- state tax filings (1096/1099s, state use tax, business registrations across multiple states) Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite Hands‑on: financial statement prep, month/year‑end close, reconciliations, journal entries Strong GAAP knowledge (cash basis application preferred over pure accrual) #J-18808-Ljbffr KP Recruiting Group