CPA Staff Accountant (or CPA Candidate) – On-Site | Miami Lakes, FL

About the role

The Ward Law Group, voted best places to work for the past two years, is dedicated to serving the community and driving positive results. We foster an innovative and dynamic environment that empowers our employees to make impactful decisions for our clients through teamwork. Our core values emphasize service to our clients, colleagues, and community guided by faith, accountability, leadership, and loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Review, verify, and reconcile invoices, expenses, and receipts.
• Manage vendor payments and maintain vendor relationships.
• Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile client trust accounts in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Support accounting close processes and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage financial data using QuickBooks or NetSuite.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Generate and analyze financial reports.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation).
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards.
• Aid with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support audit processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist with tax preparation in coordination with external accountants.
• Maintain compliance with financial best practices and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required OR actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing high-volume transactions and/or multiple entities.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks or NetSuite and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes, financial reporting, and GAAP fundamentals.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications:
• Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a personal injury law firm or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with client trust accounting / IOLTA.
• Experience with case management or billing systems (e.g., Litify / Salesforce).

Benefits

We offer a comfortable onboarding process and a supportive, collaborative team culture. Clear expectations and a fast-paced, high-volume environment are part of our dynamic workplace.

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (EST)