Accounting Manager

• Salary: $90,000-$120,000 (DOE)
• Portland, OR, In-office presence required
• Full-time, Exempt; may require more than 40 hours per week
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, EAP, and more
• Retirement contribution
• Commuter benefits

Tonkon Torp LLP is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for managing the month-end close process, overseeing reconciliations and trust accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

This position performs a combination of hands-on and supervisory accounting work, including general ledger oversight, financial reporting, payroll review, cash management, and process improvement initiatives. The Accounting Manager also serves as a key resource for resolving discrepancies, supporting audits, and maintaining strong internal controls across accounting operations.

This is a key operational role for a detail-oriented professional who can manage complex accounting functions, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, vendors, and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Since 1974, Tonkon Torp has provided exceptional legal counsel and business-minded solutions to clients in Portland, Oregon and beyond. The accounting team plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s operations and long-term success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, including complex and non-routine transactions
• Oversee bank, operating, and trust account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved promptly
• Manage trust accounting activities and help ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and IOLTA requirements
• Review payroll activity, electronic funds transfers, payment runs, and other cash disbursements in accordance with firm policies and internal controls
• Support management and board-level financial reporting, including variance analysis and partner-related reporting
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, regulatory reporting, and related documentation requests
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
• Collaborate with the accounting team and firm leadership on operational improvements and special projects
• Provide oversight, guidance, and backup support for key accounting functions, including trust accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including complex accounting and reconciliation work
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes
• Experience with trust accounting, general ledger systems, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential financial information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves sitting or standing at a desk for long periods, frequent computer use, clear communication with attorneys and staff, operation of standard office equipment, and work in a professional office environment with ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask.

Tonkon Torp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so creates undue hardship.

Tonkon Torp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It welcomes all eligible applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pursuant to Oregon law, Tonkon Torp does not request or require disclosure of the applicant’s age or date of birth or when the applicant attended or graduated from any educational institution prior to completing an initial interview, except when such information is required to affirm that the applicant meets bona fide occupational qualifications or to comply with any provision of federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

We comply with Oregon and Portland fair chance hiring laws. In Portland, criminal history is considered only after a conditional offer of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person