Davies Howe LLP is a leading boutique law firm focused on land development, expropriation, litigation and mediation. Our office is in downtown Toronto. We are growing and are looking for a dynamic and experienced finance professional to join our team.

This role is part of the firm’s controllership function and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities relating to the maintenance of accurate financial records as well as compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates will be well-organized, inquisitive, detail-oriented and comfortable with dealing with financial data. Experience with PCLaw and Simplii accounting software is considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monthly full cycle accounting for management company ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, including month end journal and intercompany entries.
• Prepare and analyze monthly profit and Loss statement and balance sheet.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage all trust ledgers and trust bank account.
• Process trust transactions accurately and timely manner according to firm’s policy and procedure.
• Ensure compliance with Law Society trust account requirements.
• Process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with required approvals.
• Prepare bi-monthly cash flow analysis and ensure appropriate funds are maintain in the bank accounts.
• Prepare and file HST/PST tax returns on a timely basis.
• Daily monitoring of bank transactions and ensure that all electronic cash receipts have been posted in the financial system.
• Support year end process including posting of adjusting entries, preparation of audit working papers and related analytics.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and communicate with vendor to resolve any account related discrepancies.
• Communicate with manager on a frequent basis regarding accounting questions, issues and advice.

Experience And Education

• Minimum 3 years of Legal Accounting experience is required.
• Accounting diploma or degree is required.
• Experience using PCLaw and Simplii softwares.

Skills And Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Law Society By-Laws as they relate to Trust Accounting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset and resourceful.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to complete work within deadlines.
• Microsoft Office skills, with strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong technical skills with the aptitude to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and are able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal staff and vendors.
• Legal Billing experience is an asset.
• Team player and flexible attitude.
• Comfortable working 100% on-site

Application Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to hiring@davieshowe.com. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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