Junior Accountant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist AP to join our Accounting Department. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative environment within the legal industry.

Join our Accounting Team as an Junior Accountant located in our Miramar Office.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support various accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will assist in processing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. With a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Your ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively will be key to supporting financial operations and maintaining accuracy in financial data. If you are eager to grow in your accounting career, embrace continuous learning, and contribute to a team, we invite you to join us and make a meaningful impact.

This role will be based onsite in our Miramar office. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. The candidate must be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Position Summary:
The Junior Accountant will be responsible for assisting in managing financial records, preparing reports, and conducting reconciliations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. This role will perform tasks such as data entry, maintaining ledgers, and supporting senior accounting staff and demands strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Records basic journal entries and document financial transactions.

• Prepares daily journal entries for cash transfers

• Reviews and updates financial data in company systems.

• Performs month-end close processes in a timely an accurate manner.

• Completes reclass requests from the local office personnel

• Analyzes and review general ledger accounts for discrepancies and miscoded entries.

• Completes general ledger account reconciliations (bank accounts, prepaid, and accrual accounts) in Blackline software.

• Processes payments and documents like invoices and journal vouchers as needed.

• Assists in the preparation of financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements).

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong problem-solver, critical thinker, and an adaptive learner.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

• Deadline conscious and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education & Prior Experience

• Candidate will have a B.A. in Accounting.

• Minimum of up to 2 years of general accounting experience.

• Basic accounting knowledge and skills.

Technology

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in Blackline and Aderant.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.