Legal Finance Associate
hace 15 días
West Palm Beach
Job DescriptionKeyStaff’s client, a distinguished multi-service law firm with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a Finance Associate with experience in the legal industry, preferably within a mid-sized or large law firm. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of accounting and/or finance experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Aderant Expert, along with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Overview: This position is responsible for assisting with accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while serving as a backup for payroll processing. The ideal candidate brings legal industry experience, strong accounting expertise, and deep proficiency in Aderant Expert.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Accounting • Assist in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting, and month-end close., • Support preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports., • Ensure compliance with GAAP, firm policies, and applicable regulatory requirements., • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Legal Finance & Practice Support, • Leverage deep understanding of law firm financial structures, including billing, collections, timekeeping, and partner compensation models., • Collaborate with attorneys, practice group leaders, and administrative departments on financial matters., • Monitor and analyze realization, utilization, and profitability metrics.Payroll Support, • Serve as backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations., • Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits., • Support payroll system implementation or upgrades, including testing, data validation, documentation, and post-implementation support., • Partner with HR and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between payroll, timekeeping, and financial systems.Systems & Technology, • Utilize and maintain Aderant Expert for financial, billing, and reporting functions., • Assist with system enhancements, process improvements, and documentation of financial workflows., • Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendors as necessary.Process Improvement & Compliance, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls., • Assist in developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures., • Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive financial and payroll information.Required Qualifications, • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field., • 5+ years of experience in the legal industry, preferably within a mid-sized or large law firm., • 5+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, with progressively increasing responsibility., • Strong Proficiency in Aderant Expert., • Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations and acting as a payroll backup., • Experience participating in or supporting a payroll system implementation or major system upgrade., • Strong knowledge of GAAP and law firm accounting practices., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.Preferred Skills & Competencies, • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills., • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. #HR1