Entry Level Junior Accountant

Zoecklein Law PA; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPA

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Zoecklein Law PA seeks an entry-level Junior Accountant in Brandon, FL to support daily accounting operations and client billing. The role offers growth in a dynamic legal environment where accuracy and collaboration are valued.

You will work with attorneys and staff to ensure precise financial records, learn accounting platforms, and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with data organization skills.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar software.
• Comfortable using AI-powered productivity tools and learning new technology.
• Ability to learn accounting, payroll, banking, and legal practice-management platforms quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Record financial transactions accurately in the firm’s systems.
• Assist with client billing, invoicing, payment processing, and collections reporting.
• Support monthly bank, credit card, operating-account, and client trust-account reconciliations.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and expense tracking.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Support preparation of financial statements, management reports, and internal dashboards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Use firm-approved AI tools to streamline workflows and identify discrepancies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

QuickBooks

AI tools familiarity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Learning new technology

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

AI productivity tools

Practice-management software

Job description

About the Role

Zoecklein Law PA is looking for a motivated Entry Level Junior Accountant to join our growing team in Brandon, FL! This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your accounting career within a dynamic legal environment where your attention to detail and financial skills will make a real impact. If you're eager to learn and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• EPA
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Accurately process and record financial transactions in the firm's accounting and practice-management systems.
• Assist with client billing, invoicing, payment processing, and collections reporting.
• Support monthly bank, credit card, operating-account, and client trust-account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and expense tracking.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and internal financial dashboards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Use firm-approved AI tools and technology to streamline workflows, organize financial data, create reports, and identify potential discrepancies.
• Verify all AI-generated calculations and information before use.
• Protect confidential client, employee, payroll, banking, and firm information, and never enter confidential information into an unauthorized AI platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the firm's accounting processes.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Zero to two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial-administration experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of general-ledger accounting, bookkeeping, and account-reconciliation principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, filters, tables, sorting, and data organization.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.
• Comfortable using AI-powered productivity tools and learning new technology.
• Ability to learn accounting, payroll, banking, and legal practice-management platforms quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, conduct basic research, and follow issues through resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet recurring deadlines.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A dependable, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.

About Zoecklein Law, P.A.

Zoecklein Law, P.A. is a growing Florida law firm serving clients in probate, estate planning, guardianship, probate and trust litigation, civil litigation, and real estate matters. We are committed to exceptional client service and to maintaining an organized, collaborative, innovative, and accountable work environment.

Zoecklein Law, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.