Lead trust accounting accuracy at Cobbett & Cotton Law Corporation in Burnaby, using legal bookkeeping expertise and strong Excel skills.
This full-time Senior Legal Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager supports the firm’s financial records and compliance with Law Society of British Columbia requirements. The position focuses on trust transactions, reconciliations, client ledgers, billings, and regulatory filings. Experience with British Columbia law-firm trust accounting is essential. Legal accounting software knowledge, including ESILAW or Unity, strengthens your fit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily trust and general accounting transactions
- Process trust receipts, disbursements, transfers, and reconciliations
- Maintain client trust ledgers and accounting records
- Prepare cheques,
electronic payments, deposits, and regulatory filings
- Assist with annual trust reporting and compliance
Requirements:
- Significant British Columbia law-firm trust accounting experience
- Understanding of Law Society trust accounting requirements
- Experience with ESILAW, Unity, or comparable software
- Robust Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively
Apply your trust accounting, reconciliation, and compliance expertise as a senior legal bookkeeper supporting Burnaby’s established law firm.