Trust Accountant - 403902

Client Overview

Our client is a leading Florida business law firm, a full-service practice with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal counsel and personalized client service throughout Florida. The firm partners with businesses, individuals, developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities to help them navigate complex legal matters. They are currently looking to add a Trust Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$65k - $80k

The Trust Accountant supports the firm's accounting and financial operations by overseeing key accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, legal billing, payroll administration, and trust accounting compliance. This role works closely with Attorneys, legal staff, vendors, payroll providers, and firm leadership to ensure financial activities are processed accurately and promptly, in accordance with firm policies and legal industry requirements.

• Manage routine accounting activities, including reconciling accounts, closing the books monthly and annually, keeping financial records up to date, and enhancing accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Compile financial reports and supporting schedules, help with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance, and supply financial analysis and operational reporting to firm leadership.
• Run the legal billing workflow, covering prebill review, client invoicing, billing corrections, adherence to client billing standards, and upkeep of billing records and reporting.
• Oversee client trust accounting to ensure trust transactions are accurate, reconciliations are complete, regulatory rules are met, and client and firm funds stay properly separated.
• Track accounts payable to confirm invoices, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments are handled promptly and correctly, in line with the firm's approval guidelines.
• Track accounts receivable and collections by examining aging reports, pursuing unpaid balances, working with attorneys, and settling client billing concerns.
• Aid payroll administration by checking payroll data for accuracy, backing up audits and year-end reporting, and acting as the liaison with payroll providers.
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative tasks as assigned.

• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting best practices, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting principles.
• Sharp attention to detail combined with strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, collaborate across departments, and work independently.

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience with legal accounting and billing software.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).