Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper – Law Firm

HHL Law Firm LLP

Newmarket, ON

Five Days a Week, Permanent - Initially in office but open to some remote work in time

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a 5 day per week permanent position, available immediately. We are looking for a candidate with experience working in a law firm. Experience in working with LEAP accounting software is a definite advantage.

Required Qualifications:

Law firm experience is a must!

Must have extensive bookkeeping background;

Must have experience working with legal software

At least 3 years of recent work experience as a bookkeeper;

Solid experience dealing with vendors, clients and accountants alike;

Ability to work independently;

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines;

Proficiency in MS Office suite, in particular MS Outlook, Word and Excel is helpful;

Must provide excellent customer service

Excellent communications skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities and tasks, but not limited to:

Running and managing the accounting needs for our six (6) lawyer firm

Creating and processing transactions for all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Trust Banking;

Setting up wires of funds for real estate transactions in accordance with our firm’s protocols and Law Society rules;

Post expenses and client disbursements, Expense Reports;

Processing payments from clients, write-offs, e-transfers, etc.

Performing collection activities including sending reminder notices, placing reminder calls;

Preparing bank deposits; Reconciling bank accounts

Processing payroll and issuing ROEs;

Report and Remit CRA remittances for HST, Source Deductions and EHT;

Knowledge of LSO rules and regulations;

Ability to look after a full set of books; prepare reports to send to our Accountants for year-end;

Other accounting tasks and duties as assigned.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Life Ins, LTD, Health Savings Account

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newmarket, ON L3Y 7R6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newmarket, ON L3Y 7R6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person