Accounting Clerk – Multi-Locations - Real Estate Law

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartel Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support our Toronto, Mississauga, and North York offices. You will process multi-location accounting transactions, handle high-volume bills, and assist the broader finance team. Join a firm that values long-term growth and a dynamic, supportive culture.

The role emphasizes accounts payable, trust accounting, billing, and month-end reconciliations, with flexibility for overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a legal accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of real estate trust accounting and general ledger maintenance.
• Ability to work occasional overtime when necessary to meet month-end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process full-cycle AP transactions for multiple locations, including posting invoices, processing cheques and electronic payments, reviewing vendor statements, conducting monthly reconciliations, and reconciling the AP General Ledger.

Skills

Legal accounting

Real estate trust accounting

General ledger maintenance

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Locations: Toronto | Mississauga | North York

With over 50 years of experience behind their name, our client knows what it takes to provide premier legal service and support successful professionals. If you are seeking a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation, team building, and professional support, this established boutique real estate law firm is the right fit for you.

As an Accounting Clerk supporting our Toronto, Mississauga, and North York offices, you will be responsible for processing multi-location accounting transactions, handling high-volume bills, and assisting the broader finance team. Take the next step in your career and join a firm dedicated to your long-term growth. Benefits and perks offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a legal accounting environment
• Strong understanding of real estate trust accounting and general ledger maintenance
• Ability to work occasional overtime when necessary to meet month-end deadlines

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process full-cycle AP transactions for the law firm and management companies across multiple locations, including posting invoices, processing cheques and electronic payments, reviewing vendor statements, conducting monthly reconciliations, and reconciling the AP General Ledger.
• Accounts Receivable & Trust: Process AR payments, handle trust-to-general transfers, and serve as backup to the lead Trust Clerk for various monthly trust transactions.
• Billing & Matter Management: Assist with processing client bills and opening new clients and matters (acting as backup to the Senior Accounting Clerk).
• Reconciliation: Assist the Accounting Manager with monthly bank reconciliations for operational and trust accounts.
• Department Support: Cover other desks across the Toronto, Mississauga, and North York departments during absences and handle other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.