Job Title: Accounting Clerk (previous experience required)

Location: Etobicoke, Ontario

Report To: Managing Partner and Senior Bookkeeper

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team. This role supports the firm’s financial operations by performing a variety of routine accounting tasks including billing, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, expense tracking/reimbursements and other tasks/projects. This role requires familiarity with Legal billing practices.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills to ensure accuracy, and a willingness to support colleagues to ensure accurate and timely financial processing to meet firm polices and client requirements,

Duties and Responsibilities

· Work as part of a team to process Billing, Accounts Payables and Receivables transactions.

· Communicating with banks regarding account updates and resolving any banking related issues

· General bank reconciliations

· Preparing and processing cheques and payments

· Reviewing and entering accounts payable invoices

· Issuing trust cheques, payouts, and trust transfer

· Monthly bills - generating pre-bills, bills, reversals, WIP write-offs

· Data entry (including Docket Entry), spreadsheets, records, and filing

· Respond to internal inquiries and assist in resolving billing discrepancies.

· Collaborate with Lawyers, Law clerks and other administrative staff on Financial Matters.

- Participate in regular team meetings to review workflows and improve efficiency
- Other duties as required, including providing coverage support for the accounting team during absences and vacation
- Performs other duties as required





Skills and Specifications: · Exceptional attention to detail

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Strong communication skills both written and verbal

· The capability to be an energetic self-starter who initiates and anticipates needs

· A passion for providing superior client service

· The ability to creatively solve problems, make decisions, facilitate and manage deadlines

· The knack to remain calm under pressure

· A great attitude with the willingness to learn

· The ability to work both independently and within a team

Education and Qualifications:

· Accounting Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

· A minimum of 1 Year accounting experience, preferably in a law firm.

· Exceptional technical skills, preferably with Soluno and Excel.

· Comfortable working in a team setting with shared responsibilities

· Strong data entry and organizational skills

· High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

· Ability to communicate effectively with team members and staff.

· Knowledge of Law Society and Trust Accounting rules

· Prior experience working with insurers and their litigation management guidelines is considered an asset

· The ability to work Monday to Friday

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $43,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:
- Law Firm: 1 year (required)
- Law Firm Accounting: 1 year (required)
- General Accounting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Clerk (Previous experience Required) (Etobicoke)
🏢 Kostyniuk u0026 Greenside Lawyers
📍 Etobicoke