Accountant

Accountant

Altair Law | Plaintiff Litigation Firm | San Francisco, CA

Altair Law is looking for a proactive, highly organized Accountant to take ownership of our core financial operations. Bringing deep experience in law firm accounting and advanced QuickBooks expertise, you are a self-motivated problem solver who thrives with minimal supervision. You excel at managing competing priorities, taking initiative to streamline processes, and delivering precise results.

In this role, reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role on Altair’s administrative team.

About Us

Altair Law is a boutique trial law firm known for delivering landmark verdicts and settlements. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in personal injury litigation, and we pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit of justice and excellence in trial advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting Oversight

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations for two entities (a PC and an LLP).
• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive process documentation for all accounting procedures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and inter-entity fund transfers.
• Manage Bill.com workflows and vendor payments.
• Manage client case cost ledgers.
• Manage monthly client case costs financing.
• Review financial statements for consistency and accuracy.

Trust Accounting & Client Disbursements

• Maintain client trust accounts in strict accordance with California State Bar rules.
• Prepare 3-way reconciliations for Client Trust Accounting.
• Prepare detailed statements of account.
• Track and distribute client settlements with precision.

Partner & Expense Management

• Maintain partner ledgers and manage distributions.
• Review and reimburse employee expenses in line with firm policies.

Regulatory Filings & Compliance

• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax filings and audit preparation.
• Handle quarterly estimates, annual 1099 filings, and periodic political contribution disclosures (FPPC).
• Maintain annual business registrations and filings.
• Ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal tax obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, preferably within a law firm.
• Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Deep understanding of client trust accounting and multi-entity financial management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, generous PTO, and additional perks.
• Opportunity: Join a high-performance team at a growing firm where your expertise will drive impact and be highly valued.

Apply Now

Bring your financial expertise to a firm making a difference. Join Altair Law and help power the financial engine behind a nationally recognized litigation practice.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94104