Accounting Supervisor

For over 165 years, Carlsmith Ball LLP has continued its tradition of providing top-notch legal services to a wide range of local, mainland, and international clients. As a multi-service law firm with offices located on Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu, we practice in a variety of areas including Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Formation, Tax and Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation.

We are seeking a professional, experienced, and skilled Accounting Supervisor to assist in overseeing Accounting Dept. staff and all aspects of the Accounting Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Controller in overseeing Accounting staff in all aspects of department functions, including AP, AR, Billing, Trust & Financial Reporting.
• Coordinate month end procedures with staff to produce monthly financial statements and reports.
• Perform and review reconciliations for all GL and client trust accounts.
• Monitor billing activities, including collection efforts based on requests by Billing Attorneys.
• Review manager-approved invoices for proper GL coding and approve for payment.
• Ensure internal controls and proper accounting policies are exercised to safeguard Firm's assets and integrity of data.
• Assist Controller in responding to internal & external requests or inquiries regarding various matters or issues relating to the Business Office.
• Prepare monthly gross income tax returns.
• Review and monitor AP, AR, and Trust Account functions and project deadlines.
• Collaborate and assist in annual financial audit/reviews, tax preparation, semi-annual banking compliance reports with outside consultants.
• Assist with cash flow projections, budget/forecast reports and any other reports requested by the Chair or Executive Committee.
• Communicate with Attorneys, legal and administrative staff, clients and others by phone and email.
• Develop and maintain accounting/financial related policies, procedures, and internal controls. Train new staff with accounting processes.
• Backup and support all Business Office functions, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years accounting experience and 2 years supervisory experience.

Accounting experience dealing with professional partnerships (i.e., accounting firm, law firm, physician's group, etc.) a plus.

Certification: Preferred: CPA (Active or Inactive).

Skills:

• Solid understanding and demonstrated competency in all accounting functions.
• Detail oriented, accurate, and highly organized to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Able to train, coach, and supervise team members effectively in order to build a skilled and capable accounting team.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes.
• Computer literate: Excel - Intermediate to Advanced skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Access or other accounting software and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable with strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively - self-starter with ability to multitask.
• Preferred but not required: knowledge of Aderant, Access, Power Point.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, coupled with an excellent benefits package.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• GAAP: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $77,000 - $85,000