Legal Accounting Specialist

Job overview

The Legal Accounting Specialist role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on a full-time schedule. The stated salary range is $95,000–$100,000 per year. The specialist will join a well-established law firm and support its financial operations. The role maintains accurate legal accounting and billing processes so the firm can manage client and vendor transactions, financial records, and reporting reliably. It works with attorneys, legal support staff, and firm management to resolve billing discrepancies and accounting inquiries while protecting confidential information.

What you'll do

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• prepare and process client invoices and legal billing
• monitor payments, process receipts, reconcile accounts, and follow up on balances
• assist with bank and account reconciliations and month-end close
• maintain financial records
• process expense reports and vendor invoices
• assist with trust accounting and client fund reconciliations as applicable
• support reporting and account analysis
• and maintain internal controls and confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal accounting specialist

fort lauderdale fl

ascension global staffing

$95k–$100k

full-time

legal billing

accounts payable

accounts receivable

general ledger

bank reconciliation

trust accounting

microsoft excel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Legal accounting or billing platform experience is a plus.

About the employer

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.