Law Firm Bookkeeper - Trust & Client Accounting (Remote)

Move Your Business, Virtual Employment Agency; Colombia; Remote; COP 30,614,000 - 33,166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internet Allowance (CAD 30/month)

Paid holidays (depending on client)

Job summary

MOVE Your Business is recruiting a dependable Bookkeeper to support Jasmine Daya & Co., a Canadian/U.S. legal service provider, with trust accounting, general ledger, payroll, and billing duties.

The role requires precise recordkeeping for client trusts and regular reconciliations, using QuickBooks Online and Excel, in a remote setup. Applicants should have law-firm bookkeeping experience, knowledge of Canadian payroll, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience in Canadian or U.S. law firm.
• Hands-on experience with law firm trust accounting, including reconciliations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online preferred).
• Experience with Canadian payroll, including deductions, remittances, and reporting requirements.
• Background in client billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential client, employee, and financial information with discretion.
• Reliable internet connection and secure remote work setup.
• Two professional references and a valid criminal background check issued within the last 60 days are required for all successful applicants.
• Completion of intake paperwork, including submission of a valid tax identification number, is required prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for general and trust accounts and client trust deposits, transfers, disbursements, and withdrawals.
• Manage individual client trust ledgers and ensure correct allocation by client and matter.
• Perform monthly and three-way trust reconciliations; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor trust balances and ensure all transactions are properly authorized and documented.
• Maintain complete audit trails and ensure compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare records for audits and coordinate with lawyers, management, and external accountants.
• Ensure strict separation of client trust funds and operating funds.
• Accounts Payable: record vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and track due dates.
• Accounts Receivable & Billing: prepare invoices, apply payments, monitor aging.
• Canadian Payroll: process payroll, admin deductions, remittances, and year-end filings.
• Tax & Government Reporting: maintain HST records and assist with remittances.
• Ad Hoc Support: assist with audits, tax prep, and reporting requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Payroll processing

Job description

MOVE Your Business is recruiting a dependable Bookkeeper to support Jasmine Daya & Co., a Canadian/U.S. legal service provider, with trust accounting, general ledger, payroll, and billing duties.

The role requires precise recordkeeping for client trusts and regular reconciliations, using QuickBooks Online and Excel, in a remote setup. Applicants should have law-firm bookkeeping experience, knowledge of Canadian payroll, and strong English communication skills.