Bookkeeper [LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE]

Job summary

Manage the law firm's day-to-day bookkeeping, including real estate closing transactions, financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end procedures. Maintain trust and general accounts, prepare applicable LawPRO documentation and filings, and use PCLaw and Excel to support financial management.

Job details

Bookkeeper Great firms need great people. We’re looking for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper who takes pride in getting the details right, keeping things organized, and being someone the team can truly rely on. You’ll be joining a supportive and welcoming environment where your expertise is valued, your work makes a difference, and you’ll be an important part of the firm’s success. If you have a minimum of three years of legal bookkeeping experience, including real estate closings, and are comfortable working with PCLaw and Excel, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your experience, your attention to detail, and your positive energy, we think you’ll fit right in. Apply now! Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for the law firm, including accounting related to real estate closings. Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and assist with reconciliations, reporting, and month-end procedures. Manage and maintain trust and general accounts in accordance with applicable legal and accounting requirements. Prepare and maintain required documentation and filings, including LawPRO-related filings, where applicable. Use PCLaw and Microsoft Excel to manage financial information and support reporting and reconciliation processes. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience within a law office, with experience supporting a legal practice involving real estate transactions. Completion of bookkeeping or accounting courses; a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. Strong working knowledge of PCLaw and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with LawPRO requirements and filings is considered an asset. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

Manage the law firm's day-to-day bookkeeping, including real estate closing transactions, financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end procedures. Maintain trust and general accounts, prepare applicable LawPRO documentation and filings, and use PCLaw and Excel to support financial management.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of bookkeeping experience in a law office, including support for a legal practice involving real estate transactions, and strong working knowledge of PCLaw and Microsoft Excel. Bookkeeping or accounting coursework is required; a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, while familiarity with LawPRO filings is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Bookkeeping
• Law Firm Accounting
• Real Estate Closing Accounting
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Transaction Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Procedures
• Trust Account Management
• General Account Management
• LawPRO Filings
• PCLaw
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Administrative

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