Legal Bookkeeper

Legal Books Inc.; Keswick; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Supportive team

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Legal Books Inc. is seeking an experienced legal bookkeeper to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple law firm clients in Canada. You will handle trust accounting, monthly reconciliations, reporting, HST calculations, and year-end records, using Clio, Soluno, Cosmolex, PCLaw or similar software.

The role requires 2–3+ years in bookkeeping, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a flexible hybrid/remote environment with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Required: Hands-on experience with legal accounting software.
• Experience with Clio, Soluno, Cosmolex, PCLaw, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of law firm trust accounting.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting, HST, and payroll requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple law firm clients.
• Work with legal accounting/practice management software.
• Complete monthly trust/general reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review financial reports.
• Assist with HST calculations and filings.
• Prepare year-end accounting records and reports.
• Assist with Law Society compliance and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Communicate directly with law firm clients.
• Manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently.

Skills

Legal accounting software

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Clio

Soluno

Cosmolex

PCLaw

Job description

Legal Books Inc. provides specialized bookkeeping and financial management services to law firms across Canada, including bookkeeping, trust accounting, payroll, and compliance support.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping and accounting functions for multiple law firm clients. IMPORTANT: Please do not apply unless you have previous experience working with law firms and/or legal accounting software such as Clio, Soluno, Cosmolex, PCLaw, or similar systems. Legal accounting experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple law firm clients
• Work with legal accounting/practice management software
• Complete monthly trust/general reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and review financial reports
• Assist with HST calculations and filings
• Prepare year-end accounting records and reports
• Assist with Law Society compliance and reporting
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Communicate directly with law firm clients
• Manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Required: Hands-on experience with legal accounting software
• Experience with Clio, Soluno, Cosmolex, PCLaw, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of law firm trust accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting, HST, and payroll requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Why Join Legal Books Inc.?

• Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth