Legal Accounting Clerk - #16944 at Kent Legal
Toronto, ON M5C 2C5, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Dec, 25

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

02 Sep, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Payroll Processing

Industry

Accounting

Description

REMOTE FLEXIBILITY: HYBRID REMOTE FLEXIBILITY

Our client, a respected Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Accounting & Trust Clerk to join their team. Reporting to the COO, this role provides essential support in payroll, benefits, treasury, and trust accounting, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3+ years’ experience in accounting, ideally within a professional services or law firm environment
  • CPA/CGA designation an asset
  • Hands-on experience with payroll processing and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of law firm trust accounting
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to prioritize under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-oriented and proactive
Responsibilities
  • Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll, reconciliations, and year-end filings (T4s)
  • Administer employee benefits, including onboarding and terminations
  • Handle wire transfers, client credit card payments, and related ledger entries
  • Manage day-to-day trust accounting transactions in compliance with LSO requirements
  • Complete monthly trust reconciliations
  • Provide backup support for AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, and subledger reconciliations
  • Assist with accounts receivable and WIP management
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