Bookkeeper 

• Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations; review AR/ AP listings and G/L. 

• Review the posted and processed payment for accounts payables, expense reports, client disbursements and credit cards payments. 

• Manage G/L on several bank accounts and sub accounts (i.e. general, disbursement trust). 

• Prepare financial statements on a regular basis. 

• Manage HST/GST/PST/EHT government filings, NSF cheques, returned items, direct deposits, service charges etc., tax account and payments. 

• Manage Trust Account G/L reconciliations and annual Trust Report. 

• Maintain accurate record keeping for Drawing account and provide to payroll for processing. 

• Review and verify the processed bank deposits and receipts, and issue refunds for overpayments. 

• Accurate and timely filing and retention of financial records and documents. 

• Remit Law Society Trust Account fees and Professional Liability Insurance 

• Evaluate cash flow, cost controls and expenses for decision making purposes. 

• Assist with the year-end audit as required. 

• Assist with various special projects and accounting department initiatives.

• Post -Secondary Education in Accounting, CPA designation or in process. 

• Minimum 5 years experience in full-cycle general accounting; experience in Law firm Accounting is essential. 

• MS Office (Excel) and knowledge of accounting software (Elite Enterprise is highly desired – although we are transitioning to 3E). 

• Strong computer technical skills. 

• Meticulous attention to detail. 

• Confident and dependable, with strong work ethics and initiative.

To apply, please forward your resume to:

Zaheeda Merali Manager of Executive Search

zaheeda@cartelinc.com