Accounting Manager

Position Summary – Accounting Manager Reports to: Director of Finance Department: Finance / Administration Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Remote Position Overview Clean Energy Counsel , a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeks to hire a highly qualified accounting manager to join our firm. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of the Firm’s accounting operations under the direction of the Director of Finance. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Firm’s financial records and ensuring that general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable accounting, trust accounting, payroll-related accounting, month-end and year-end close activities, and financial schedules are completed accurately and timely. The Accounting Manager serves as the operational leader for the accounting function, establishes and maintains consistent accounting workflows, supervises designated accounting staff, maintains appropriate supporting documentation and internal controls, and prepares financial statements and supporting information for review and analysis by the Director of Finance. The position requires a hands-on accounting professional who can independently manage recurring accounting processes and deadlines, identify and resolve accounting issues, develop staff, and identify opportunities to im