Legal Accountant
Branch MacMaster LLP is a litigation boutique with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. The firm’s lawyers have in-depth knowledge and experience in insurance, class actions, and health law.

We have an opening for an experienced Legal Accountant to join our team.

About the Role
This is a hands-on bookkeeping role with a strong focus on law-firm trust accounting and compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the firm's day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording transactions, bank and trust reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing support, and maintaining accurate client and trust records.

A significant part of the role involves ensuring that trust accounting is accurate, properly documented, and handled in accordance with applicable Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the firm's day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, deposits, cheques, EFTs, general ledger, and client payments;

Manage trust accounting in accordance with LSBC requirements, including trust receipts, disbursements, transfers, client trust ledgers, and monthly trust reconciliations;

Investigate and resolve accounting and trust discrepancies, including negative client balances, potential shortages, outstanding trust items, and posting errors;

Review trust transfers and payments to ensure sufficient funds, appropriate authorization, and supporting documentation are in place;

Prepare monthly financial statements, budget comparison analysis, CRA tax remittances





Run and review A/R reports, assist with collections, and respond to lawyer and legal assistant questions regarding client balances, payments, and retainers;

Maintain accurate accounting records in ProLaw and ensure transactions are posted correctly to the appropriate account and matter;

Required Qualifications & Experience

3+ years of hands-on law-firm experience, with law-firm trust accounting experience strongly preferred;

Strong practical knowledge of LSBC trust accounting requirements, including trust reconciliations and client trust ledgers;

ProLaw experience is a solid asset; experience with PCLaw, CosmoLex, or similar legal accounting systems is also considered;

Strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and Microsoft Excel skills;

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through;

Strong judgment when handling client funds, with the ability to identify, investigate, and appropriately ***esc*** discrepancies;

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with lawyers, Partners, the accounting team, and external accountant;

Bookkeeping education or certification is an asset, but strong practical law-firm experience is equally valued.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with structured annual reviews

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short and long-term disability insuranceGroup RRSP plan with matched contribution

Firm social events

Health & Wellness Account

Flexible Work Arrangements

Parental Leave Top Up

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📌 Legal Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Legal Management Association
📍 British Columbia