Join Our Team!Pearsall Marshall LLP is a full-service Ontario law firm providing experienced legal advice in business, employment, property, estate law, and more. With offices in Leamington, Tecumseh, Windsor, and Kingsville, our lawyers are deeply connected to the communities we serve. Clients choose Pearsall Marshall for our commitment to clarity, responsiveness, and results.If you bring accuracy, attention to detail, and robust organizational skills to accounting, we'd love to hear from you!Primary ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day accounting tasks, including:Real Estate accounting and transactions - processing purchase and sale closings, reviewing statements of adjustments, posting deposits and disbursements, managing trust ledgers, and ensuring timely payouts related to real estate filesWills and Estates accounting and transactions - processing estate receipts and disbursements, maintaining estate trust ledgers, tracking executor and beneficiary payments, preparing estate accounting summaries, and ensuring compliance with trust and estate accounting requirementsCorporate accounting and transactions - processing corporate billings and retainers, recording corporate disbursements, managing trust and general retainers for corporate clients, and supporting corporate financial transactionsRoutine tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and billingOversee legal trust accounting, ensuring compliance and precisionLead and oversee compliance with Law Society rules and internal procedures,



including reviewing staff submissions for accuracy and following up to address and correct deficienciesMonitor account balances and investigate and resolve discrepanciesSupport month-end and year-end closing activities and reconciliationsLiaise with lawyers, legal assistants, and external vendors regarding financial mattersAssist with yearend, compliance reviews, and responding to information requestsIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracyTrain and develop a staff member who possesses basic accounting knowledge and a strong eagerness to learnQualificationsEducation:Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field (e.G., diploma or degree)Experience:Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environmentFamiliarity with Law Society trust accounting rules and compliance requirementsExperience handling real estate, wills & estates, and corporate accounting transactions is preferredTechnical Skills:Proficiency in accounting software commonly used in law firms (e.G., Clio Manage, QuickBooks)Strong knowledge of trust accounting, general ledger management, and reconciliationsAdvanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applicationsCore Competencies:High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data processingStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesAbility to lead compliance efforts and follow up on discrepancies with tact and firmnessInitiative to identify and implement process improvements and efficienciesAbility to train and support staff with a foundational knowledge of accountingPosition DetailsHours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5pmLocation: Onsite at 1788 Division St N, Kingsville, ON N9Y 4G7**ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. DROP OFF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

📌 Lead Accounting Clerk (Essex)
🏢 Pearsall Marshall
📍 Essex