Junior Staff Accountant

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• $55,000–$60,000 salary range
• In-office role in Fort Lauderdale (great team access, faster learning, strong support)
• Strong onboarding: youll receive individualized training on the firms systems and processes
• High-visibility work: AP, banking, trust accounting, and reporting that directly supports attorneys and clients
• Great career foundation in legal accounting with exposure to specialized law firm workflows and software

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (In-Office)

Note: Must have a bachelors degree in accounting plus 2+ years of accounting experience/training, ideally in a law firm setting, with strong Excel skills and comfort handling sensitive financial/trust information.

About Us

Were a multi-practice commercial law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence and a culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and growth. We prioritize employee well-being, provide strong benefits, and invest in training so our people can thrive. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable, Banking, and Trust operations
• Ensure incoming requests and communications from the Northeast group are handled promptly and professionally
• Reconcile trust and operating bank accounts daily to identify electronic payments and debits
• Support client trust account management by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with legal/regulatory requirements
• Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
• Assist with accounts receivable tracking and follow-ups
• Monitor unapplied/on-account fee and disbursement balances and coordinate with billing on monthly application against WIP and AR
• Maintain the electronic imaging system (Expert Image) and keep it accurate and up to date
• Complete sales and use tax filings for NY/NJ offices
• Provide management with regular status reports on daily balances and transactions
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and reconciliations for regional offices
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of related accounting experience/training (law firm experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with Aderant Expert, Elite, or similar legal software (or strong transferable accounting system experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven; able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to handle sensitive inquiries professionally
• High integrity and discretion (trust and banking work requires confidentiality)

Why You Will Love Working Here

• In-office environment with strong collaboration and real-time support
• Structured training so you can become confident in the systems quickly
• Work that matters: trust, banking, and reporting are mission-critical to the business
• Strong benefits and a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being and growth
• A clear path to build long-term expertise in legal accounting and finance

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance