Accounting Manager

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 875 attorneys and approximately 1,500 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm in the Midwest.

Taft is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team in Detroit (Southfield).

We are seeking an Accounting Manager with 3+ years’ accounting experience to support our team in the Detroit (Southfield) office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy — in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides onsite supervision for the Detroit (Southfield) office accounting team, primarily billing, AP and AR/cash receipts.
Serves as day-to-day accounting department contact for the Detroit (Southfield) office.
Assists attorneys in researching and resolving accounting issues as they arise.
Directs accountants in the Detroit (Southfield) office to ensure timely and accurate recording of all transaction in the general ledger.
Meets regularly with the team to establish clear communication and expectations within the group.
Provides support for the firm’s budgeting & forecasting process as needed.
Assist with preparation of schedules for annual Firm financial statement review by CPA firm.
Ensure consistent application of Firm policies and procedures in the Detroit (Southfield) office.
Performs other duties as assigned or as indicated by the work.

Requirements:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience in public accounting a plus.
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounting required, supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Ability to handle highly confidential information.
Ability to recognize, research and resolve complex issues.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with and follow oral and written instructions from clients, Firm members, vendors and all others.
Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Mathematical competence with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office programs.

Interested candidates should apply here.

^{Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions. Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}