Job Description

Job Duties of this position include:

• Keep financial records for each transaction in accordance with Law Society requirements
• Balance and reconcile month end reports/bank account/ledgers in accordance with Law Society requirements
• Balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems;
• Record and post transactions in journals and the general ledger for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll;
• Prepare and issue invoices in accordance with established procedures;
• Prepare cheques for utilities, tax and other bills;
• Complete and submit tax remittance forms;
• Prepare accounting summaries and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information; note & report discrepancies found in records and prepare trial balances of books
• Operate computers equipped with accounting software to record financial information, invoices, & fee receipts
• Maintain and balance various accounts and check all figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Calculate, prepare bank deposits and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications, PCLaw, Quickbooks, Cosmolex
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience: 3-5 years legal bookkeeping. Must have working knowledge of one or more of PCLaw, Cosmolex, LEAP, Quickbooks Online or Quickbooks desktop software. Education: College program in Bookkeeping/Accounting/Business or any related field Language Requirement: English Specific skills:

• Must possess own vehicle to drive to/from office and clients.
• Must have Internet access at home
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Utmost degree of accuracy
• Must be a team player.
• Needs to be dependable, reliable and highly organized.

Requirements: \xc2\xb7 Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping \xc2\xb7 Minimum 3-5 years experience bookkeeping \xc2\xb7 Minimum 3-5 years experience with Quickbooks Additional Skills & Assets: \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures Education: Completion of College program in Bookkeeping/Accounting/Business or related fields Language Requirement: English To be considered for this position please email resume Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person