Are you highly proficient in Accounting with hands-on experience working in a law firm? Are you an independent, take-charge person with a focus on accuracy, efficiency and customer service excellence? We are a new law firm that is innovating immigration services and looking to add an experienced accounting professional to our growing team.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of full-cycle financial accounting experience, is highly efficient at producing and managing billing processes and turn-around times, and possesses a deep knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable procedures. If you are looking to gain experience and build on your already strong Accounting background within a law firm, this could be the right fit for you!
Previous experience with a law firm is required, as well as advanced technical and communication skills.
This is a full-time role and is expected to start within immediately.
Advantages
● Fully remote with no plans to return to the office shortly
● Flexible work hours
● Small team that has worked together for years
● Team-based work dynamic
● Rewarding work in immigration law
Key Responsibilities
● General bookkeeping duties, including managing bank and credit card reconciliations;
● Proficiency with law society accounting rules and procedures, including trust accounts;
● Paying invoices using RBC express
● Monitoring bank account transactions
● Processing trust transfers
● Processing credit card payments
● Processing payroll from time to time
● Managing cash flow and ARs
● Ensuring all lawyer/law firm fees are paid on time
● Monitoring transactions in accounting software
● Proactive thinker and apply initiative to resolve challenges and find solutions to enhance payment cycles.
● Other related duties as required
Qualifications
● Related degree or post-secondary certificate
● Minimum 3-5+ years' of accounting experience
● Previous experience in legal field is required
● Must be tech-savvy - adapt to current accounting platform
● Advanced proficiency in Excel, salesforce and technology skills
● Previous experience with full cycle Accounts Payable and Receivables
● Hands-on experience working with general ledgers
● Ability to remain composed and efficient in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
● Able to multitask and prioritise work effectively
● Excellent problem-solving skills
● Great attitude, communication skills and teaming skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
Application question(s):
Experience:
- Trust Accounting: 3 years (required)
- Technical: 3 years (required)
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 2Y1
