Legal Bookkeeper - #16882

Kent Legal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Toronto law firm is seeking a Legal Accounting Clerk to join its dynamic team. This mid-senior level position offers a chance to work closely with firm partners and accountants, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in accounting within a legal context, great interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. A strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting tools is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll, financial filings, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the firm’s accounting records and financial transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with local legal financial requirements.
• Handling payroll, bank reconciliations, and client accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Mathematical proficiency

Education

3+ years of accounting experience in a law firm

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Client Profile Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Legal Accounting Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and many career development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Partners;
• Ensuring all financial actions comply with local legal requirements;
• Payroll, HST, LSUC and LPIC filings, etc.;
• Work with Firm’s accountants at Y/E;
• Daily posting of accounts payable in Xero;
• Prepare cheques (trust and operating accounts);
• Certify cheques when required;
• Maintain database for accounting records;
• Post client receipts and expenses;
• Handle monthly bank reconciliations for trust and operating accounts; and
• Additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a law firm;
• Great interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks while adhering to tight deadlines;
• Familiarity with the general principles of accounting;
• Strong understanding of math and numbers;
• Ability to perform various financial transactions such as month/year end; accounts payable and receivables;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel;
• Knowledge of Xero and LEAP will be considered an asset (willing to train the right candidate);
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills; and

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to [e-mail], and quote Opportunity # 16882 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant. Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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