Accounting Manager (Washington)

Accounting Manager – Washington, DCA boutique, nationally recognized law firm specializing in federally funded programs, healthcare regulatory law, and government grant compliance is hiring an Accounting Manager to serve as its senior internal accounting professional. This role is a direct backfill for a retiring Director, with a full transition period built in.ResponsibilitiesOwn the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting to firm leadershipManage cash flow, banking relationships, and lines of creditAdminister payroll and provide light benefits support, including retirement plan coordinationMaintain IOLTA/trust account compliance and state registrationsOversee expense reimbursements and enforce firm-wide expense policyManage and review work performed by outsourced billing, AR, and collections vendorLead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisCoordinate annual audit activities and tax filings with external advisorsDrive process documentation and internal controls buildoutQualifications5+ years of accounting experience in professional services or a law firm — law firm background strongly preferredCash basis accounting experience required (not accrual)Strong general accounting fundamentals; heavy Excel proficiencyPolished communicator — this role interfaces directly with partners and firm leadershipExperience with systems implementations, migrations, or process improvement a plus