Senior Bookkeeper

MNP Executive Search & Professional Recruitment; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zacharias McCann LLP is a client-centered law firm with offices across multiple locations, seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to lead day-to-day accounting, oversight of trust and general accounting, and to support leadership with financial reporting and controls.

The role emphasizes compliance with Law Society requirements, collaboration with lawyers and staff, and driving continuous improvement of accounting practices across offices. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (degree, diploma or certification).
• Progressive accounting experience including full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and day-to-day operations.
• Experience with trust accounting and Law Society quarterly/annual filings a plus.
• Experience with Unity, a law firm accounting software, would be an asset.
• Experience in a legal environment and multi-entity environments.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, receivables, cash flow management and recurring statutory filings.
• Payroll processing experience, including payroll year-end.
• Experience mentoring and managing an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions: verify, allocate, post transactions, maintain related companies.
• Produce regular financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Review bank reconciliations for accuracy across entities.
• Provide billing support and guidance to legal assistants; resolve issues.
• Oversee GST, WCB, EHT, T4s and corporate tax installments filings.
• Oversee Law Society quarterly/annual filings for BC and Alberta.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Payroll processing

Trust accounting

Cash flow management

Education

Accounting degree/diploma/certification

Tools

Unity

ADP TeamPay

Job description

About Zacharias Mccann Llp

Zacharias McCann LLP is a client-centered law firm known for combining legal excellence with genuine care for the people and communities it serves. The firm supports clients through complex and often emotionally challenging legal matters, and has built a reputation for compassion, dependability and strong results.

About Zacharias Mccann Llp

Zacharias McCann LLP is a client-centered law firm known for combining legal excellence with genuine care for the people and communities it serves. The firm supports clients through complex and often emotionally challenging legal matters, and has built a reputation for compassion, dependability and strong results.

With offices in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, West Vancouver, Victoria and Edmonton, Zacharias McCann operates as an integrated team across locations, creating consistency in service delivery while maintaining a close connection to each local community. The firm’s practice is built on collaboration, where lawyers, students and professional staff work together to provide practical, responsive and effective legal solutions. A commitment to continuous improvement is central to how the firm operates. Zacharias McCann invests in ongoing professional development, encourages knowledge sharing across teams, and maintains high standards in both client service and internal operations. The environment is one where accountability, teamwork and mutual respect are expected, and where individuals are supported to grow and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s success.

Our Values

Care: We support clients both legally and emotionally and treat one another with empathy, compassion and respect.

Competence: We believe high levels of knowledge, sound judgment and continuous learning are essential to excellent legal service.

Commitment: We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients and to showing up consistently for our team.

Collaboration: We work together across the firm because strong teamwork drives better thinking, better service and better results.

Community-Driven: Giving back is part of who we are, with lawyers and staff actively involved in charitable, civic and professional organizations.

about The Senior Bookkeeper Role

The Senior Bookkeeper leads the day-to-day accounting function and ensures accurate, timely and well-controlled financial operations across the firm’s multi-office environment. This role oversees core processes including general accounting, billing, collections, and trust accounting, with a strong focus on compliance with Law Society requirements. Working closely with leadership, the Senior Bookkeeper provides clear financial and cash flow reporting to support decision-making and overall visibility. The role also contributes to strengthening internal controls and improving consistency in financial practices across offices. As a key internal resource, the Senior Bookkeeper supports lawyers, legal assistants, and staff with day-to-day financial matters while providing guidance and oversight to the accounting team. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to enhance processes and support the continued growth of the firm’s financial function.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day accounting functions, including verifying, allocating, posting transactions and maintaining related companies.
• Produce regular financial reports such as income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement.
• Review general and trust bank reconciliations to ensure accurate reflection of all transactions.
• Provide billing support and guidance to legal assistants, responding directly to billing-related questions and resolving issues as appropriate.
• Prepare and/or oversee recurring government filings and remittances, including GST, WCB, EHT, T4s and corporate tax installments.
• Prepare and/or oversee recurring Law Society of British Columbia and Law Society of Alberta quarterly and annual filings.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll with third-party software, ADP TeamPay.
• Benefits administration along with group RRSP/DPSP plan management and remittances.
• Review accounts receivable, analyze delinquent balances and report on outstanding accounts to leadership.
• Establish annual budgets and analyze variances quarterly and annually.
• Manage year end process and working papers and liaise with external accountants.
• Prepare full cycle accounting records for multiple related entities including GST filings and year end working papers.
• Oversee the work of the accounting team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and appropriate follow-through across the function.
• Maintain strong internal controls, organized documentation and dependable accounting processes in a professional services environment.
• Serve as a trusted internal resource, partnering closely with lawyers, legal assistants, and firm leadership on accounting and finance matters.

Education And Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (degree, diploma or certification).
• Progressive accounting experience, ideally including responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and oversight of day-to-day accounting operations.
• Previous experience with trust accounting and Law Society of British Columbia and Alberta quarterly and annual filing requirements would be an asset.
• Previous experience with Unity, a law firm accounting software, would be an asset.
• Previous experience in a legal environment would be an asset.
• Previous experience in multi-entity environments.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, general and trust bank reconciliations, receivables, cash flow management and recurring statutory filings.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, including payroll year-end.
• Experience mentoring and managing an accounting team.
• Experience supporting senior professionals and responding to questions in a timely, practical and service-oriented manner.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion and an ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office environment.
• A collaborative and hands-on approach, with the ability to step into operational detail while maintaining oversight of the broader function.

COMMUNITY AND FIRM PRESENCE

Zacharias McCann LLP is deeply engaged in the communities it serves. The firm and its lawyers support a range of charitable, professional and civic organizations, reflecting a culture that values service, leadership and meaningful local impact.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley
• Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society
• Abbotsford & District Bar Association
• Starfish Backpack Program
• British Columbia Rugby Union Discipline Committee
• Chilliwack Community Services
• Aboriginal Outreach Project

This role is well suited to a detail-oriented and service-minded accounting professional who enjoys being hands‑on, takes pride in accuracy, and values being a trusted partner within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

Compensation: $70,000-90,000K