Staff Accountant - Temporary-to-Hire | Miami

Experienced Legal Recruiter Miami & South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Brickell office in Miami. This temporary-to-hire position offers a path to permanent employment within a growing professional services organization.

No law-firm experience is required; we value a solid accounting foundation, accuracy, and a willingness to learn the processes unique to professional services. In-office schedule, Monday–Friday, in Miami, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Approximately 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR, and reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

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 financial reports including balance sheets and P&Ls.
• Review financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with client trust account reconciliations and audits as needed.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

GL Accounting

AP/AR

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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.