Accounting Clerk

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume. Applicants who are within two years of earning their degree or diploma are to include their most recent transcripts. We are a boutique real estate law firm seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting & Administrative Clerk to support our practice. This role combines core financial functions, including legal trust accounting and Law Society compliance, with light operational support to keep our firm running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Financial & Accounting Operations Perform daily account reconciliations, data entry, invoicing, and financial reporting. Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). Prepare and process electronic wire transfers. Maintain accurate Law Society compliance documentation and trust records. Handle in-person banking duties, including deposits, cheque certifications, and resolving bank-related inquiries. Administrative Support Provide light reception coverage and general administrative support. Qualifications Education/Experience: Degree or diploma in Accounting, Legal Administration/Accounting, or equivalent hands-on experience. Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of core bookkeeping principles and financial compliance. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and standard accounting/legal billing software. Attributes: Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and a reliable, professional demeanor. Legal accounting and experience with Law Society guidelines is a strong asset, but not required. Training will be made available to familiarize the successful candidate. This is an in-person position in Markham. Fluency in Chinese is an asset. Please forward your resume to: [email protected] No Agencies or Recruiters please.

The role involves managing daily financial operations including account reconciliations, invoicing, and Law Society compliance. Additionally, the position provides light reception coverage and general administrative support for the law firm.

Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Accounting or Legal Administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software. Experience with legal accounting and fluency in Chinese are considered strong assets.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred
• BookkeepingPreferred

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• Account Reconciliation
• Data Entry
• Invoicing
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Wire Transfers
• Trust Accounting
• Law Society Compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Legal Billing Software
• Bookkeeping
• Problem Solving
• Chinese Fluency

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level