Financial Manager / Billing Coordinator

Company Description

Kennedy Berkley is a Kansas-based law firm that has provided smart, effective legal counsel to businesses and individuals for more than six decades. The firm serves a diverse client base, including farmers, distributors, brokers, financial institutions, and families across the Wheat State and beyond. Kennedy Berkley emphasizes long-term relationships and tailored legal strategies, combining deep knowledge of the Kansas economy with expertise in local, state, and federal laws. With offices in Salina, Hays, Dodge City, Garden City, and Overland Park, and further expansion planned for 2027, the firm continues to grow while remaining dedicated to serving Kansas communities with integrity and professionalism.

Role Description

The Financial Manager / Billing Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in the firm’s main office in Salina, KS, reporting directly to the Office Manager. This position is responsible for managing the firm’s day-to-day finances and client billing across all five offices. Financial duties include paying vendor bills and firm expenses, maintaining the firm’s books in QuickBooks, reconciling trust and IOLTA accounts, processing payroll and related tax filings, and working with the firm’s outside CPA on year-end and tax preparation. Billing duties include preparing and sending client invoices through Clio, posting payments, tracking client retainer balances, and monitoring and reporting on accounts receivable. The individual in this role will work closely with the Office Manager, attorneys, and staff to keep the firm’s finances accurate, organized, and on schedule. Law firm experience is not required. The firm will provide training on Clio, legal billing, and trust accounting, and as Kennedy Berkley grows, this role will grow with it.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping or accounting training, financial experience, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software, along with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to maintain organized financial records
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve them in a practical, timely way
• Effective communication skills for working with attorneys, staff, and clients
• Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential financial and client information

Benefits

Kennedy Berkley offers competitive pay commensurate with qualifications, a full benefits package, on-the-job training, and the opportunity to grow with an expanding firm.

• Kennedy Berkley, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer.