Kansas City, Missouri
Business Manager Job Opening in Kansas City, Missouri - Business Manager
Summary of Position:
We are a vibrant, mid-size law firm in Kansas City, seeking to add a Business Manager to our team. The Business Manager is responsible for the business administration of our law office. This position manages the routine operations of the Firm (reporting to the Firm?s principal attorneys), including, but not limited to, accounting, bookkeeping, billing and accounts receivables, accounts payable, marketing, facilities, and information systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following constitutes the essential duties and responsibilities of our Business Manager, which the successful candidate must be able to perform with or without requested reasonable accommodations:
Financial Management
Oversees accounts receivable, depositing receipts, and providing financial reports to Firm?s principals
Prepares billing summaries and issues monthly invoices to clients
Prepare checks and manages the Firm?s accounts payable
Assists in the development of better and more efficient accounting and reporting methods
Administration of employee payroll and benefits
Evaluation and procurement of necessary insurance
Marketing
Manages marketing database
Manages referral networking efforts
Plans client seminars and events
Oversees client communication program, including newsletters and periodic mass mailings
Oversees website
Facilities
Issues and controls building/office keys
Acts as Liaison between the Firm and landlord regarding any facilities projects, maintenance requests, or issues
Manages inventory of equipment, office supplies, and refreshments, and coordinates deliveries with vendors
Information Systems
Oversees all technology within office
Coordinates technology upgrades and maintenance with IT consultants and vendors
Telecommunications
Administer voicemail system
Train employees on telephone system
Initiate and maintain communication between Firm and telephone vendors
Skills:
The successful candidate for the Business Manager job must be able to perform the following skill with or without requested reasonable accommodations:
Analytical
Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Able to demonstrate initiative in solving problems and improving existing systems
Ability to train others
Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
Assertive, confident, and self assured
Organized ? able to juggle several projects at the same time
Dependable ? quickly becomes the ?go-to? person
Leadership qualities ? self-motivated, take initiative on projects, able to lead and manage staff
Detail orientated Computer Skills/Office Equipment: Proficient in Quick Books and all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Familiarity with Tabs3 would also be a to operate all common office equipment, such as multi-line telephones, calculators, tablets, mobile phones, copiers, faxes, scanners, and audio visual equipment. Education / Experience: A BS or BA in a business related field, preferably accounting, is required. Professional experience in the areas of office, accounting and business management is also a plus. Candidates must be professional and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Physical Demands: The ability to work with dependable, regular, and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
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