Job Description

Job Title: Legal Accounting Clerk

Job #: 16882

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Remote Flexibility: In Office

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;
• Perform billing duties;
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, 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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