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Bluestar Professional Services Inc.
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$52,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Legal Accounting Associate Location:
Orlando, FL Job Type:
Full-Time, In-person Salary:
$50,000-$55,000Start Date:
Immediate Job description: Please note: This role requires prior accounting or bookkeeping experience in a law firm or closely related professional services industry. Candidates without this background will not be considered. About Bluestar Professional Services & Sunshine State Legal Management Services Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is a family investment office that acquires and operates small to medium-sized Canadian businesses, taking controlling interests to create long-term value for employees, clients, and investors.As part of the Bluestar group of companies, The Orlando Law Group is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Accounting Associate to support the day-to-day accounting operations of multiple client law firms. This is a hands-on role requiring strong familiarity with legal billing, general and trust accounting, banking transactions and general accounting / bookkeeping functions. This role is ideal for someone who is an enthusiastic self-starter and strong team player. They must be comfortable working independently, while staying closely connected with a remote team. The candidate must be able to interact with colleagues, clients and third-party suppliers in a professional, and collaborative manner. The candidate should be prepared to handle the high volume and complexities associated with Corporate, Real Estate, Wills & Estate law.
Key Responsibilities:
Billing and Revenue:
- Prepare, edit, and finalize prebills and invoices
- Process electronic billing where required
- Post and distribute final invoices Accounts Receivable
- Post client payments and maintain accurate records
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding balances
- Support collections efforts as needed Accounts Payable
- Set up and manage vendors
- Process payments via online banking and credit card
- Post vendor payments and maintain accurate records
- Maintain payment schedule General Accounting
- Review general bank accounts and credit cards daily to ensure all transactions are posted
- Review all vendor deposits / pre-funded accounts daily to ensure all expenses and disbursements are posted to firm and client accounts
- Support maintenance of accurate financial records across entities
- Review and adjust GL entries as required
- Handle wire transfers and other online banking transactions efficiently and securely Trust Accounting
- Review trust bank accounts daily to ensure all transactions are posted
- Ensure client ledgers are balanced and posted accurately as they pertain to matters and related billings / closings
- Ensure compliance with LSO regulations
- Prepare client-level trust reconciliations as required
- Handle wire transfers and other online banking transactions efficiently and securely What you bring: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and work autonomously Take initiative and exercise judgment in identifying issues needing immediate attention Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Familiarity and a willingness to learn new applications Ability to work independently but appreciates the benefits of being part of a team