About the Opportunity

- Preparing monthly bank reconciliations for general and trust accounts;
- Supporting trust accounting processes, including client/matter-level records and monthly trust reconciliations;
- Maintaining accurate and organized bookkeeping records;
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable;
- Preparing and issuing client invoices;
- Supporting collections and follow-up on outstanding accounts;
- Processing payroll and related remittances;
- Recording deposits, disbursements, client payments, and firm expenses;
- Running financial and management reports as required;
- Preparation and submission of HST related filings with the CRA as required;
- Supporting the external accountant with month-end, year-end, and tax-related information requests;
- Maintaining confidentiality of client, firm, and financial information;
- Assisting with file and matter administration where required;
- Identifying discrepancies, control issues, or unusual items and escalating them promptly;
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the partners or Office Manager, and CFO.

About You

- 3-5+ years of bookkeeping experience;
- Experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or professional services environment preferred;
- Familiarity with law firm trust accounting strongly preferred;
- Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general bookkeeping;
- Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Clio, PCLaw, Soluno, Cosmolex, or similar accounting/legal practice management software is an asset;
- Solid Microsoft Excel skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Pay Range

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

How to Apply





This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

- Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice : Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

📌 Bookkeeper (Toronto)
🏢 Vaco by Highspring
📍 Toronto