Legal Accountant

Job Summary

A respected legal services organization in Orlando, FL is seeking a Legal Accountant to join its accounting team in a direct hire, onsite role. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys detailed financial work, legal billing, reconciliations, and supporting a professional services environment.

The Legal Accountant will report directly to the Controller and support daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, trust accounting, payroll support, and financial reporting. This is an individual contributor role with strong visibility to leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the firm’s financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This role offers a collaborative, professional team environment, supportive leadership, organizational stability, and growth potential for someone who values precision, confidentiality, and high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

- Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities.
- Process accounts payable, vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payment activity accurately and on time.
- Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and aging reports while partnering with attorneys and internal teams to resolve billing matters.
- Coordinate legal billing functions, including prebills, client invoices, billing adjustments, and compliance with client billing guidelines.
- Manage client trust and IOLTA accounting, including transaction accuracy, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with payroll administration, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range is $65,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Onsite position in Orlando, FL.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Stable, established professional environment with strong leadership and growth potential.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support accounting operations across reconciliations, general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and close processes.
- Coordinate legal billing, client invoicing, billing adjustments, and attorney or stakeholder follow-up.
- Manage trust accounting and IOLTA activity with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Assist with payroll support, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal control processes.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 or more years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior accounting experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Experience with legal billing, prebills, client invoicing, and billing guideline compliance.
- Experience with client trust accounting or IOLTA accounting.
- Familiarity working with attorneys, firm leadership, billing teams, and third-party payroll providers.