Staff Accountant; Law Firm

Staff Accountant (Law Firm)

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year | Miami, FL | On-site | Permanent

Responsible for managing legal billing, financial operations, and accounting integrity within a professional services environment. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and involves ownership of billing accuracy, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls.

• Manage the monthly legal billing cycle, including preparation, review, revision, and finalization of pre-bills and client invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP), Accounts Receivable, trust balances, client costs, and third‑party expenses to support cash flow and collections.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, expense allocations, and financial reconciliations with high accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare detailed monthly financial reports for leadership, including AR status, WIP analysis, and client trust balances.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and perform account reconciliations according to established accounting policies and internal controls.
• Safeguard confidential financial and client data with discretion and professionalism.
• Partner with attorneys and administrative staff to resolve billing issues and improve financial workflows and efficiency.
• Provide cross‑functional administrative and financial support as needed to ensure operational excellence.

• Direct impact on the financial health and operational success of the firm
• Highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and attorneys
• Exposure to full‑cycle legal accounting (billing, WIP, AR, AP, trust accounting)
• Stable, respected firm with strong client base and consistent workload
• Collaborative environment with strong administrative and finance support
• Opportunity to streamline processes and improve financial systems
• High level of ownership and autonomy in your work
• Professional growth in a specialized, in-demand legal accounting niche

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong experience with legal billing, AP, AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and trust accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.

• Law firm accounting experience with familiarity in billing and practice management systems.
• Knowledge of WIP management, electronic billing platforms, trust accounting compliance, KPI reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

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