Bookkeeper - Law Firm - Toronto, Canada - Blaney McMurtry LLP

Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Toronto, Canada

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BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

Bookkeeper - Law Firm

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is "Expect the Best" and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation.

Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefit package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program.

If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Reporting to the Director of Finance the bookkeeper will assist in the day to day operations of accounting department.

Working alongside the Director of Finance and the accounting team to ensure the full cycle accounting is completed on a timely and accurate basis.

Duties include the following:

Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations; review AR/ AP listings and G/L.
Review the posted and processed payment for accounts payables, expense reports, client disbursements and credit cards payments.
Manage G/L on several bank accounts and sub accounts (i.e. general, disbursement trust).
Prepare financial statements on a regular basis.
Manage HST/GST/PST/EHT government filings, NSF cheques, returned items, direct deposits, service charges etc., tax account and payments.
Manage Trust Account G/L reconciliations and annual Trust Report.
Maintain accurate record keeping for Drawing account and provide to payroll for processing.
Review and verify the processed bank deposits and receipts, and issue refunds for overpayments.
Accurate and timely filing and retention of financial records and documents.
Remit Law Society Trust Account fees and Professional Liability Insurance
Evaluate cash flow, cost controls and expenses for decision making purposes.
Assist with the yearend audit as required.
Assist with various special projects and accounting department initiatives.

Qualifications:

Post Secondary Education in Accounting, CPA designation or in process.
Minimum 5 years experience in fullcycle general accounting; experience in Law firm Accounting is essential.
MS Office (Excel) and knowledge of accounting software (Elite Enterprise is highly desired although we are transitioning to 3E).
Strong computer technical skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Confident and dependable, with strong work ethics and initiative.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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