Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest law firms in the Western United States, with more than 500 attorneys across multiple offices throughout the region, is excited to welcome an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to a role where you can make a meaningful impact and grow your career in our Phoenix office.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Trust & Retainer accounting functions, manage daily financial operations, supervise team members, and ensure accuracy and compliance across all accounting activities.

You will bring your strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and collaborative management style to a dynamic opportunity where you'll partner closely with the Treasury Group, make a meaningful cross-functional impact, and play an integral role in helping our team thrive. Your positive, collaborative approach, sense of humor, and eagerness to contribute to a supportive, team-oriented work environment will make you a valued member of the team.

Every day brings new opportunities and here is a snapshot of how you'll make an impact!

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships by meeting regularly with AR and Account Managers
• Conduct Trust & Retainer fund audits
• Lead monthly check-ins with your AP, AR, and Trust & Retainer team members
• Welcome new client relationships by reviewing and signing vendor forms
• Execute wire payments
• Work with the Accounting Director on daily cash positioning and fund availability and own the daily cash picture by analyzing cash report spreadsheets
• Serve as the go-to expert for expense reimbursement questions
• Approve ACH payments, ensuring funds flow seamlessly to vendors and partners
• Monitor AP and AR communications and ensure rush requests and special instructions are handled
• Manage trust and retainer fund transfers
• Partner internal audit on monthly bank reconciliations and investment account reviews
• Review and distribute the Firm's 1099s on an annual basis
• Work closely with the Firm's internal auditor on escheatment completion annually

Projects & Process Improvement:

• Lead account analysis and approval initiatives in coordination with cross-functional partners
• Manage vendor master file maintenance, including inactivation of unused vendors
• Identify and implement improvements to AR payment processing and client payment platforms
• Support team initiatives including banking relationship management, cash management optimization, and system integration projects
• Collaborate with the Accounting Director to roll out a virtual card process and contribute to the Firm's loss prevention initiatives
• Lead the implementation of the payment request approval workflow.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with banking platforms (e.g., JP Morgan Access) and expense management systems (e.g., ChromeRiver)
• Ability to balance active operational involvement with effective team leadership, including troubleshooting issues and assisting with complex accounting matters
• Strong understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities and processes performed by accounting team members, with the ability to step in and provide hands-on support when needed
• Ability to provide clear direction, guidance, coaching, and ongoing support to direct reports
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the legal industry
• Familiarity with trust and retainer accounting
• Knowledge of electronic invoicing and AP automation tools
• Experience collaborating with Treasury teams on cash management, banking operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and law firm accounting software (Aderant)

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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