Entry Level Junior Accountant

ZOECKLEIN LAW PA•Largo, FL

20d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

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!

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.

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.