What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist Trust position at Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam?
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Accounting Team as a Accounting Specialist Trust located in our West Palm Beach office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success. If you are someone who has great attention to detail, we invite you to join our team
This role will be based in our West Palm Beach office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Accounting Manager
Position Summary
Candidate must have prior Accounting experience in a professional services organization. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for assisting the West Palm Beach Trust Department with various Trust and General accounting duties. This individual will be a member of the Firmwide Trust Team to process trust transactions for other offices. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Competencies:
Join our Accounting Team as a Accounting Specialist Trust located in our West Palm Beach office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success. If you are someone who has great attention to detail, we invite you to join our team
This role will be based in our West Palm Beach office, on a in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Accounting Manager
Position Summary
Candidate must have prior Accounting experience in a professional services organization. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for assisting the West Palm Beach Trust Department with various Trust and General accounting duties. This individual will be a member of the Firmwide Trust Team to process trust transactions for other offices. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews, verifies and records daily trust accounting transactions (i. e. Real Estate closing documents, settlement/escrow agreements, etc.)
- Prepares daily bank account reconciliations
- Accounts payable; recording trust cash disbursements
- Accounts receivable; recording trust deposits.
- General accounting duties as assigned
Skills & Competencies:
- Maintain accuracy while working on multiple tasks in a time sensitive environment
- Strong organizational skills and deadline driven
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Minimum three years of accounting experience; professional services experience a plus
- Law firm experience a plus. Knowledgeable with the processing of trust transactions specifically Real Estate transactions under Florida Bar Rules.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe
