Junior Accountant

Becker•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Becker was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in both the 2024 and 2025 inaugural lists, reflecting our strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture. Come be a part of our award-winning team! Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Mental Health and Wellness Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority. We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Junior Accountant to join the accounting team. The ideal candidate will excel in a professional and team-oriented environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting combined with two or more years of related experience or training in accounting procedures, specifically in a law firm setting.
Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
The Junior Accountant must use the utmost discretion in all aspects of the job.
Must have experience in Aderant Expert, Elite, or similar legal software.
Microsoft Office experience with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations of Accounts Payable, Banking, and Trust.
Ensures all incoming requests, communications, and correspondence from the Northeast group are promptly addressed.
Reconciles trust and operating bank accounts daily to identify incoming electronic payments or debits.
Supports the management of client trust accounts by ensuring transactions are completed and recorded in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Processes vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
Assists with accounts receivable tracking and follow-ups.
Monitors unapplied and on-account fee/disbursement balances and communicates with the Billing Coordinator on the monthly application against outstanding WIP and AR.
Maintains the electronic imaging system (Expert Image) up to date.
Completes sales and use tax filings for NY/NJ offices.
Provides management with regular status reports on daily balances and transactions.
Assist management with ad-hoc reporting or reconciliations for the regional offices.
Any and all other duties as assigned.