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Job Summary
Staff Accountant
National Insurance Defense Law Firm
The Opportunity:
We are a national multi-state insurance defense litigation firm with approximately 300 employees seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in our Miami-Brickell office!
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the law firm by maintaining accurate financial records managing billing and client trust accounts and ensuring compliance with legal and accounting standards. This role works closely with attorneys billing staff and management to support financial reporting and day-to-day accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Perform bank and account reconciliations including operating and trust accounts (IOLTA)
- Support client billing processes including reviewing invoices and tracking billable expenses
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable including client collections
- Ensure compliance with trust accounting regulations and firm policies
- Prepare financial reports including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Assist with external audits and tax preparation
- Track retainers and ensure proper allocation of client funds
- Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or variances
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field
- 24 years of accounting experience (law firm or professional services preferred)
- Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)
- Familiarity with legal billing systems and trust accounting practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with legal/accounting software (e.g. Clio Elite Aderant or QuickBooks)
- CPA certification or progress toward certification
- Experience with trust account compliance and reporting
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Understanding of legal billing and timekeeping processes
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential financial and client information
- Strong communication skills for working with attorneys and staff
Work Environment:
- Office or work setting within a professional law firm
- May require extended hours during billing cycles or financial close periods
What We Offer:
- Direct collaboration and strategic partnership with executive leadership
- Salary range depending on depth and years of experience
- Medical Insurance Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans to choose from; partially paid for by the company; all outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
About Lydecker:
Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 140 attorneys Nationwide! Our firm has earned a strong and positive reputation for its tenacious defense and protection of the best interests of its clients and for obtaining optimal results. Our long-standing relationships with our clients are grounded in mutual trust and an understanding of each clients needs and goals.
Vision:
Our vision at Lydecker is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services. We envision a future where our innovative approach to client service sets new standards in the legal industry. With a relentless commitment to integrity collaboration and excellence we aspire to be the first choice for clients seeking unparalleled solutions and results. Together we will shape the future of legal practice empowering individuals and clients to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Mission Statement:
At Lydecker our mission is simple: to exceed client expectations with efficient strategic and collaborative service. We are dedicated to long-term success for our clients attorneys and staff fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
Company Values:
Excellence: At Lydecker we are committed to excellence in all that we do. We strive for the highest standards of quality professionalism and innovation in delivering legal services. Our dedication to excellence drives us to continually improve adapt and exceed expectations.
Integrity: Integrity is the cornerstone of our relationships both internally and with our clients. We conduct ourselves with honesty transparency and ethical behavior always. Trust is paramount and we uphold the highest standards of integrity in every interaction decision and action we take.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater success. At Lydecker we foster a culture of teamwork respect and support among our attorneys and staff. By working together seamlessly leveraging diverse perspectives and sharing knowledge we maximize our collective talents to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Care: We take care of our people because we genuinely care about each one of them and we believe that by fostering a culture of care we can create a more resilient supportive and successful organization for all. We show that we care about our employees through employee well-being professional growth and development work-life balance diversity and inclusion and community engagement.
Why Join Lydeckerâ We are a growing national litigation firm built on the traditional values of hard work and taking care of our clients.
Diverse and Inclusive Ownership & Administrative Leadership. We take pride in having a significant portion of our attorneys and administrative leadership being a part of diverse groups. Many of our Firms Shareholders and Administrative Leadership Team self-identify as historically underrepresented groups such as people of color women persons with disabilities and/or LGBTQIA.
Career Advancement Prospects. We are sprinting toward growth and invite you to sprint alongside us! Experience swift career progression hands-on litigation learning and abundant opportunities for professional development with mentoring from more senior attorneys in small collaborative practice groups.
Flexible Work-Life Integration. We value your need to have a flexible schedule and work from home and hybrid work opportunities. Enjoy work life balance at our firm.
Extensive Perks. Competitive salaries quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours paid time off top-notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access paid parking or commuter benefits and a robust 401k plan.
To learn more about Lydecker LLP please visit our website atââor visit LinkedIn #LydeckerCareers #LydeckerLife #LydeckerAuthenticDiversity
Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability.
Lydecker is not currently accepting resumes or inquiries from outside recruiters or agencies.
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