Trust Accountant - 403902

Atrium; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Atrium, a leading Florida business law firm, seeks a Trust Accountant to support accounting operations, including trust accounting, billing, payroll, payables, and receivables. This role collaborates with attorneys, staff, and vendors to ensure compliance with firm policies and legal requirements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage routine accounting activities, including reconciling accounts, closing the books monthly and annually, keeping financial records up to date, and enhancing accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Compile financial reports and supporting schedules, help with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance, and supply financial analysis and operational reporting to firm leadership.
• Run the legal billing workflow, covering prebill review, client invoicing, billing corrections, adherence to client billing standards, and upkeep of billing records and reporting.
• Oversee client trust accounting to ensure trust transactions are accurate, reconciliations are complete, regulatory rules are met, and client and firm funds stay properly separated.
• Track accounts payable to confirm invoices, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments are handled promptly and correctly, in line with the firm's approval guidelines.
• Track accounts receivable and collections by examining aging reports, pursuing unpaid balances, working with attorneys, and settling client billing concerns.
• Aid payroll administration by checking payroll data for accuracy, backing up audits and year-end reporting, and acting as the liaison with payroll providers.
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a leading Florida business law firm, a full-service practice with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal counsel and personalized client service throughout Florida. The firm partners with businesses, individuals, developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities to help them navigate complex legal matters. They are currently looking to add a Trust Accountant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$65k - $80k

Position Overview

The Trust Accountant supports the firm's accounting and financial operations by overseeing key accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, legal billing, payroll administration, and trust accounting compliance. This role works closely with Attorneys, legal staff, vendors, payroll providers, and firm leadership to ensure financial activities are processed accurately and promptly, in accordance with firm policies and legal industry requirements.

Responsibilities Of The Trust Accountant

• Manage routine accounting activities, including reconciling accounts, closing the books monthly and annually, keeping financial records up to date, and enhancing accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Compile financial reports and supporting schedules, help with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance, and supply financial analysis and operational reporting to firm leadership.
• Run the legal billing workflow, covering prebill review, client invoicing, billing corrections, adherence to client billing standards, and upkeep of billing records and reporting.
• Oversee client trust accounting to ensure trust transactions are accurate, reconciliations are complete, regulatory rules are met, and client and firm funds stay properly separated.
• Track accounts payable to confirm invoices, expense reimbursements, and vendor payments are handled promptly and correctly, in line with the firm's approval guidelines.
• Track accounts receivable and collections by examining aging reports, pursuing unpaid balances, working with attorneys, and settling client billing concerns.
• Aid payroll administration by checking payroll data for accuracy, backing up audits and year-end reporting, and acting as the liaison with payroll providers.
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills For The Trust Accountant

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

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Trust Accountant

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

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).