Accounting Manager – Legal ​/ Trust Accounting

Position:
Accounting Manager – Legal / Trust Accounting

Location: Greater Orlando

Employment Type: Full-time

The Accounting Manager – Legal / Trust Accounting will oversee the firm’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with trust accounting regulations and internal controls. This role is responsible for managing accounting processes, legal billing, and financial reporting while collaborating with attorneys, staff, and leadership to maintain accurate and timely financial records. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Manage routine accounting activities, including account reconciliations, monthly and annual closings, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial reports, assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee legal billing processes, including prebill review, client invoicing, and adherence to client billing standards.
• Administer trust accounting functions to ensure compliance with regulations and proper segregation of client and firm funds.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices, reimbursements, and collections.
• Support payroll administration, verify payroll data accuracy, and liaise with payroll providers.
• Perform additional accounting, financial, and administrative tasks as assigned.

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Continuing education in trust accounting or legal compliance is a plus.

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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