Bookkeeper
Job Description
- Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations; review AR/ AP listings and G/L.
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Review the posted and processed payment for accounts payables, expense reports, client disbursements and credit cards payments.
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Manage G/L on several bank accounts and sub accounts (i.e. general, disbursement trust).
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Prepare financial statements on a regular basis.
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Manage HST/GST/PST/EHT government filings, NSF cheques, returned items, direct deposits, service charges etc., tax account and payments.
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Manage Trust Account G/L reconciliations and annual Trust Report.
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Maintain accurate record keeping for Drawing account and provide to payroll for processing.
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Review and verify the processed bank deposits and receipts, and issue refunds for overpayments.
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Accurate and timely filing and retention of financial records and documents.
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Remit Law Society Trust Account fees and Professional Liability Insurance
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Evaluate cash flow, cost controls and expenses for decision making purposes.
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Assist with the year-end audit as required.
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Assist with various special projects and accounting department initiatives.
- Post -Secondary Education in Accounting, CPA designation or in process.
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Minimum 5 years experience in full-cycle general accounting; experience in Law firm Accounting is essential.
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MS Office (Excel) and knowledge of accounting software (Elite Enterprise is highly desired – although we are transitioning to 3E).
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Strong computer technical skills.
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Meticulous attention to detail.
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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
