Accounting Manager / Trust Administrator

BC Legal Management Association; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Collegial work environment

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Senior Legal Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager for a full-time role. You will manage trust and general accounting, ensure compliance with Law Society BC requirements, and support lawyers and staff in a collegial environment.

The ideal candidate has strong BC trust accounting experience, proficiency in ESILAW or similar systems, and advanced Excel/MS 365 skills; salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with British Columbia law-firm trust accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of Law Society of British Columbia trust accounting rules.
• Experience with ESILAW, Unity or comparable systems.
• Strong Excel and MS 365 skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day trust and general accounting transactions.
• Processing trust receipts, disbursements, transfers, and reconciliations.
• Preparing trust and general account cheques, electronic payments, and deposits.
• Maintaining client trust ledgers and ensuring compliance with trust accounting rules.
• Performing monthly trust and general bank reconciliations.
• Monitoring trust discrepancies and accounting exceptions.
• Processing client billings, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Full cycle accounting including GST, PST, WorkSafeBC, payroll, and regulatory filings.
• Assisting with year-end procedures and liaising with external accountants.
• Assisting with annual Law Society trust reporting and compliance requirements.
• Participating in ongoing improvement of accounting processes.

Skills

Trust accounting knowledge

Excel & MS 365

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bookkeeping certification

Tools

ESILAW

Unity

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Details

Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp

Website: www.cobbett-cotton.com

Published: November 6, 2026

Job Information

Location: Burnaby, Canada

Category: Accounting / Finance

Job Type: Full-time

Minimum Salary: 60000

Maximum Salary: 85000

Description

Cobbett & Cotton Law Corporation is one of Burnaby's longest-established law firms and has proudly served the community since 1954. Located in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood near Hastings Street and Willingdon Avenue, we provide a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, lenders, executors, and families throughout British Columbia.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager to join our team on a full-time basis.

This position is ideal for an experienced law-firm accounting professional who enjoys trust accounting, financial organization, and supporting lawyers and staff in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of the firm's financial records and ongoing compliance with Law Society of British Columbia trust accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day trust and general accounting transactions;
• Processing trust receipts, trust disbursements, trust transfers, and trust reconciliations;
• Preparing trust and general account cheques, electronic payments, and deposits;
• Maintaining client trust ledgers and ensuring compliance with applicable trust accounting rules;
• Performing monthly trust and general bank reconciliations;
• Monitoring and resolving trust discrepancies and accounting exceptions;
• Processing client billings, accounts receivable, and collections;
• Full cycle accounting, including preparing and processing GST, PST, WorkSafeBC, payroll, and other regulatory filings;
• Assisting with year-end procedures and liaising with external accountants;
• Assisting with annual Law Society trust reporting and compliance requirements;
• Participating in the ongoing improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with British Columbia law-firm trust accounting procedures;
• A strong understanding of Law Society of British Columbia trust accounting and record-keeping requirements;
• Experience with legal accounting software such as ESILAW, Unity or comparable systems;
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills;
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Bookkeeping certification, accounting education, or equivalent practical experience would be considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications;
• Extended health and dental benefits;
• Disability and life insurance coverage;
• A collegial and supportive work environment;
• Long-term career stability within an established law firm;

Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.