Bookkeeper [LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE]

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartel Inc. is seeking an experienced Legal Bookkeeper to join our team in Toronto. You will ensure precise financial records, manage trust and general accounts, and support real estate closings with accuracy and discretion.

Join a supportive, detail‑oriented firm where your expertise improves firm workflows and compliance. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a law office, proficiency with PCLaw and Excel, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience within a law office.
• Experience supporting a legal practice involving real estate transactions.
• Proficiency with PCLaw and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with LawPRO requirements and filings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping for the law firm, including real estate closings.
• Maintain accurate records, process transactions, reconcile, report, and close monthly books.
• Manage trust and general accounts per legal and accounting requirements.
• Prepare filings including LawPRO-related filings where applicable.
• Use PCLaw and Excel to manage financial data and support reporting.

Skills

Legal bookkeeping

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

PCLaw

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.