Staff Accountant - Legal Industry

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions seeks a Staff Accountant for a Toronto-based Family Law firm on a hybrid schedule.

You will support day-to-day financial operations focusing on the full client billing cycle, accounts receivable & collections, work-in-progress monitoring, and cash applications within a small team.

Candidates should have 5+ years accounting experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience in a law firm or professional services environment is REQUIRED
• Post-secondary education in accounting or administration
• Working knowledge of billing, accounts receivable, WIP, and collections processes
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook and experience with Soluno is preferred
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the client billing process from prebill preparation through review, revision, finalization, and delivery of invoices to clients
• Coordinate with lawyers and members of the accounting team to resolve billing questions, correct time or disbursement entries and meet billing deadlines
• Maintain accurate billing records and save supporting correspondence in accordance with firm procedures
• Monitor accounts receivable, apply client payments and follow up on outstanding accounts professionally and promptly
• Monitor work in progress (WIP), identify aged or unusual balances and assist with regular WIP review and reporting
• Periodically identify past due accounts and send reminder notices to clients
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and financial information with sound judgment

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or administration

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Soluno

Job description

Toronto-hybrid work schedule

Our client is a successful Toronto based Family Law firm.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Industry Sector: Legal (Family Law)

Salary: $80,000-90,000

Location: Toronto-hybrid work schedule

Our client is a successful Toronto based Family Law firm.

About The Role

Reporting to the Controller and working within a small team of 3, you will support the firm’s day-to-day financial operations, with a primary focus on the full client billing cycle, accounts receivable and collections, work-in-progress monitoring, and cash applications.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage the client billing process from prebill preparation through review, revision, finalization, and delivery of invoices to clients.
• Coordinate with lawyers and members of the accounting team to resolve billing questions, correct time or disbursement entries and meet billing deadlines.
• Maintain accurate billing records and save supporting correspondence in accordance with firm procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable, apply client payments and follow up on outstanding accounts professionally and promptly.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP), identify aged or unusual balances and assist with regular WIP review and reporting.
• Periodically identify past due accounts and send reminder notices to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and financial information with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting or administration
• 5+ years accounting experience in a law firm or other professional services environment is REQUIRED
• Working knowledge of billing, accounts receivable, WIP, and collections processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook and experience with Soluno is preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.