Accounting Clerk

Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Ontario is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage financial operations and provide accounting support. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be proficient in Excel, and possess experience in a law firm. This is an in-person position based in Toronto, offering a salary starting from $48,000 per year. Benefits include dental care, extended health care, and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of law firm experience preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Previous related data entry and accounting support experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day financial operations of the law firm's Ontario operations.
• Ensure billing, accounts, and collections are attended to in a timely manner.
• Provide overall accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accounting certificate or diploma

Tools

Automated accounting software

Job description

Overview

Diamond and Diamond personal injury lawyers have served clients in Toronto and across Ontario for 40 years practicing in personal injury law. Be a part of our dynamic team to help ensure each client receives the attention and receives the compensation they deserve.

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk who is highly organized, competent, and punctual in all tasks to add to our team. A positive can-do attitude is a must.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day financial operations of the law firm's Ontario operations
• Familiar with Ontario Law Society reporting
• Ensure billing, accounts, and collections are attended to in a timely manner
• Assure firm and client payables are processed and receivables collected
• Data entry of trust / firm cheques as well as processing, verification, and reconciliation
• Posting direct deposits and e-transfers, manual deposits
• Processing cheques and credit card payments
• Provide overall accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Weekly and monthly reporting - AR, AP, Trust reports
• Prepare Transaction Reports

Qualifications / Competencies

• Successful completion of an accounting certificate or diploma would be an asset
• 0-2 years of law firm experience preferred
• Knowledge of an automated accounting software is required
• Previous related data entry and accounting support experience
• Mandatory high proficiency in Excel
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time-management skills, multitasking, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work
• Patient, able to work under pressure; not easily rattled by crises
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion

Experience

• Accounts Payable: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay

From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Location & Availability

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location

• In person