Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Accounting Supervisor role is a contract-to-hire position focused on managing accounting operations and supervising a small team in a dynamic legal organization.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will manage bank account reconciliations, oversee invoice processing, ensure data accuracy between systems, support multi-state reporting, assist with payroll, and lead a small team to meet deadlines.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong accounting and reconciliation experience with 12+ accounts, supervisory experience, proficiency in Excel pivot tables, and familiarity with NetSuite or FileVine is preferred; legal industry experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is casual yet deadline-driven, requiring hands-on involvement and teamwork in a fast-paced legal setting.
Company information
The company is a dynamic legal organization based in Dallas, focused on precise accounting and operational execution.
Team overview
The candidate will supervise a small team including a Staff Accountant and an AP Specialist.
Job location and travel
The position is in-office in Dallas, Monday through Friday.
Unique job features
This role combines hands-on accounting work with light team leadership, offering a balance of operational and supervisory responsibilities in a legal environment.
Company overview
LHH, formerly known as Lee Hecht Harrison, is a global provider of talent development and transition solutions. They specialize in career transition, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management services. The company generates revenue by offering consulting services to businesses seeking to optimize their workforce and enhance leadership capabilities. Founded in 1967, LHH is a subsidiary of the Adecco Group, a world-leading HR solutions provider, which underscores its strong market presence and extensive resources.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on accounting expertise, especially in bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and GL coding, reflecting the 70% direct accounting focus of this role at LHH.
Emphasize your supervisory experience and ability to manage small teams, showcasing leadership skills and mentoring capabilities as this role involves overseeing two direct reports.
Apply through multiple channels including LHH's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this contract-to-hire opportunity.
Connect with current employees in LHH's finance or accounting division on LinkedIn to inquire about the team culture and expectations; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on LHH’s recent financial updates or asking about their experience with NetSuite and FileVine.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'bank reconciliations,' 'NetSuite,' 'FileVine,' 'ADP Workforce Now,' and 'pivot tables' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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