Bookkeeper [LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE]

Cartel Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartel Inc. is seeking an experienced Legal Bookkeeper in Canada who takes pride in precise, organized work and reliable team collaboration.

The role focuses on handling real estate closing bookkeeping within a law firm environment and maintaining trust and general accounts with LawPRO compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of legal bookkeeping experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in PCLaw and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience in a law office.
• Experience with real estate closings.
• Strong proficiency with PCLaw and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with LawPRO filings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the law firm, including accounting related to real estate closings.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and assist with reconciliations, reporting, and month-end procedures.
• Manage and maintain trust and general accounts in accordance with applicable legal and accounting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and filings, including LawPRO-related filings, where applicable.
• Use PCLaw and Microsoft Excel to manage financial information and support reporting and reconciliation processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

English communication

Education

Bookkeeping or accounting courses completed

Degree or diploma in accounting/finance preferred

Tools

PCLaw

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper

Great firms need great people. We’re looking for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper who takes pride in getting the details right, keeping things organized, and being someone the team can truly rely on. You’ll be joining a supportive and welcoming environment where your expertise is valued, your work makes a difference, and you’ll be an important part of the firm’s success. If you have a minimum of three years of legal bookkeeping experience, including real estate closings, and are comfortable working with PCLaw and Excel, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your experience, your attention to detail, and your positive energy, we think you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the law firm, including accounting related to real estate closings.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and assist with reconciliations, reporting, and month-end procedures.
• Manage and maintain trust and general accounts in accordance with applicable legal and accounting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation and filings, including LawPRO-related filings, where applicable.
• Use PCLaw and Microsoft Excel to manage financial information and support reporting and reconciliation processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience within a law office, with experience supporting a legal practice involving real estate transactions.
• Completion of bookkeeping or accounting courses; a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PCLaw and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with LawPRO requirements and filings is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.