Senior Accounting Specialist Trust

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Accounting Team as a Senior Accounting Specialist Trust located in our Miami office. This role will be based in our Miami office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

• Manages and reconciles trust and escrow accounts in compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Oversees accounts receivable and payable related to client trust and escrow transactions.
• Ensures timely and accurate posting of deposits, disbursements, and interest allocations.
• Maintains detailed records of all trust transactions and ensure segregation of client funds.
• Collaborates with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure proper documentation and authorization of trust-related activities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of internal controls and best practices for trust and escrow accounting.
• Monitors and reports on aging of escrow balances and coordinate resolution of outstanding items.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in trust or escrow accounting.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary accounting principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience in legal, real estate, title, or financial services industries.
• Familiarity with Florida Bar trust accounting rules or state-specific escrow regulations.
• Experience with multi-client or multi-entity trust environments.
• Knowledge of interest-bearing trust accounts (IOLTA) and related compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reconciliations and reporting.
• Knowledge of Aderant (highly preferred) and accounting and trust management software.

• Location:
  
  Miami, FL (in-office)
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Law Practice

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.