Accountant

Our client, a well-established law firm in Milton, ON, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing team. This will be a permanent opportunity!

Benefits & Perks:

• Permanent Opportunity + Benefits + Competitive Base Salary + 3 weeks’ vacation
• Please note, this will be a hybrid role (3 days on-site at the Client’s Milton Office)
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the legal team and clients regarding billing, collections, and trust-related communications.
• Prepare, review, and finalize legal accounts and billing packages.
• Manage the firm’s billing cycle, including time entry compliance and collections tracking.
• Oversee trust account activity, including Form 9A preparation and monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure trust compliance documentation is maintained according to the Law Society of Ontario regulations.
• Handle accounts payable and vendor disbursements.
• Track income receipts and manage accounts receivable reminders.
• Reconcile utility and credit card statements, as well as firm and client bank accounts.
• Post and manage general ledger entries across client and firm files.
• File HST remittances and assist with payroll coordination.
• Generate financial statements and external reports with minimal oversight.
• Prepare estate financial reports in court-passing format.
• Manage multiple estate and guardianship files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Submit financial data to external accountants and ensure audit-readiness.
• Handle complex trust and estate transactions professionally and discreetly.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a resource for accounting tools and best practices within the team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of legal bookkeeping/accounting experience (preferably in a law firm).
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Clio, Estateably, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting, legal billing, and HST filing.
• Experience with estate accounting and court formats is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting functions.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.