senior bookkeeper

Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Job summary

Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP in Ottawa seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to support our growing law firm by delivering accurate financial recording and timely reporting. You will report to the General Manager and Controller and work closely with lawyers and administrative staff to maintain confidentiality and high professional standards.

Candidates should have at least three years of law-firm bookkeeping experience, familiarity with LSO trust accounting rules, and experience with Excel; real estate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (asset).
• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience for law firms.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions in a law firm.
• Familiarity with Law Society Ontario (LSO) trust accounting rules.
• Experience with Actionstep and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions accurately in the firm's books.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Ensure timely monthly and yearly financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audits.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for the firm.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and legal regulations.
• Support lawyers and staff with confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Actionstep

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper, Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP

It is a rare opportunity to be part of an exceptional new law firm. Our professionals rely on modern legal and financial tools in the delivery of legal services to our clients and as a member of the firm’s administration group, your skills are required to meet the demands of our growing law practices. As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will report directly to General Manager and Controller and provide financial and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the firm. The role requires accurate and timely financial recording, organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, punctuality, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting lawyers and administrative staff in the day-to-day operations of the firm.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. (asset)
• Minimum of three years of experience in bookkeeping specifically for law firms and knowledge of bookkeeping related to real estate transactions in a law firm. (required)
• Knowledge of legal billing process and Law Society Ontario (LSO) trust accounting rules. (required)
• Familiarity with Actionstep legal accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial reporting. (Preferred)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the legal firm's books.
• Reconcile bank/credit card statements and ensure balances are accurately reflected in the books.
• Sound understanding of legal billing and trust accounting regulations.
• Ensuring timely completion of monthly and yearly financial reporting.
• Preparing and submitting accurate financial reports as required by General Manager.
• Accurate financial recording, compliance with banking and other legal requirements for timely closing of real estate transactions and timely billing to clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with bank, auditors, and clients.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for the legal firm.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legal regulations, and tax laws.
• Coordinate with external auditors for periodic audits of the legal firm's financial statements.

Core Competencies

• Strong Organizational Skills, Professionalism and integrity, Reliability and accountability, Attention to detail, Discretion, Teamwork and collaboration, and Punctuality and regular attendance

Job Type & Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Location

Ability to commute/relocate: Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

• Ottawa , ON

Experience

Office Admin support: 3 years (required)