Job Description

Job Title: Legal Accounting Assistant
Job #: 16950
Location: Toronto
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $45,000
Hybrid Model: In Office
Position Overview
Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a Legal Accounting Assistant to join their Finance & Administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized professional with law firm experience to contribute to both accounting and administrative functions in a dynamic legal environment.
Responsibilities:
Issue cheques from trust and general accounts
Process cheque deposits and certified cheques as required
Post sundry disbursements, including NSF charges, corporate supplies, and company registration fees (e.g., OnCorp/Ecore)
Post credit card payments and convert Westlaw charges from text to Excel for file allocation
Assist with processing trust transfers and client billings, including write-offs
Obtain and process Canadian/US wire instructions, and notify bank of lost/stale-dated cheques
Support month-end tasks, including bank reconciliations
Assist with onboarding and training new employees on accounting procedures
Maintain accounting records and storage database
Monitor and refill postage meter and transmit product data as required
Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines independently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Collaborative team player with ability to work autonomously
Previous law firm experience is an asset
Experience with Acumin or similar legal accounting software is preferred
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to reception@kentlegal.com, quoting Job # 16950 in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Skills Required