Staff Accountant
Temporary-to-Hire | Miami | Full-Time, In-Office
About the Opportunity
A growing professional services organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in its Brickell office. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity with excellent long-term potential for the right candidate.
Law firm experience is not required. We are seeking an accounting professional with a solid foundation in general accounting who is organized, analytical, comfortable working with financial data, and ready to learn the accounting processes specific to a professional services environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures
- Perform bank, operating account, and other account reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Support billing, invoicing, expense tracking, and collections
- Prepare and assist with financial reports, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements
- Review financial information and research discrepancies and variances
- Assist with client account and trust account reconciliations
- Support audit and tax preparation as needed
- Work closely with accounting leadership and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information
- Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Approximately 2–4 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR, and financial reporting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with accounting or financial software
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
A Plus, But Not Required
- Professional services or law firm accounting experience
- Experience with QuickBooks, Elite, Aderant, Clio, or similar systems
- Exposure to client billing or trust accounting
- CPA certification or progress toward certification
Position Details
Location: Miami, FL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time, In-Office
Status: Temporary-to-Hire
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to join a large, established national organization and expand their experience in a professional services environment. Candidates from corporate accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For immediate consideration, contact:
Karen Morrick
Legal Search Solutions
Karen@TopLawJobs.com