Settlement Accounting Manager

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💵 $120k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧾 Accounting Manager

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Singleton Schreiber

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201 - 500 employees

⚖️ Legal

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Singleton Schreiber is a plaintiffs' law firm that represents people harmed by corporate negligence, government misconduct, and dangerous products. The firm focuses on high-stakes litigation — including wildfire litigation, class actions, mass torts, personal injury, product liability, consumer protection, civil rights, environmental litigation, insurance recovery/bad faith, and public-entity/tribal litigation — and promotes impact litigation and policy work. Singleton Schreiber advertises multiple regional offices (headquarters listed in San Diego, CA) and highlights large recoveries and verdicts (examples include multi-million-dollar verdicts and a $243M verdict against Tesla reported on their site), community engagement, and media presence.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the settlement accounting function to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency • Oversee recording, reconciliation, and disbursement of settlement funds • Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures • Serve as liaison between Accounting, Legal, Settlement Administration, and external stakeholders • Drive use of AI and automation tools, including Microsoft Copilot, Cowork, and Power Automate • Manage day-to-day settlement accounting team operations, including workload distribution, training, and performance management • Review and approve settlement calculations, allocations, and disbursements • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of trust and settlement accounts • Monitor compliance with client trust accounting rules, internal policies, and applicable regulations • Prepare and review settlement-related journal entries, reports, and financial schedules • Assist with audits, internal reviews, and settlement accounting inquiries • Identify process improvements and implement workflow efficiencies • Support leadership with settlement-related financial analysis and reporting • Build a cohesive, high-performing team and manage administrative requirements, including time-off requests, timecards, compliance training, and evaluations

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required • 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to settlement accounting, trust accounting, or similar complex financial environments • Prior people management or team lead experience required • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and reconciliation processes • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities • Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel • Law firm experience preferred • Experience with legal or settlement management systems preferred • Process oriented and strong analytical skills • Ability to handle sensitive financial information and meet strict deadlines tied to settlement schedules

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents • $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost • 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period • Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering • Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Up to $5,000 Infertility Treatment reimbursement • Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development • Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation • Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time) • $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff • State bar and approved professional association dues covered • $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month • Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time