Accountant
Ontario, Ontario
•Accounting & Finance
•Permanent
•10/10/2025
•281336
Our client, a boutique law firm located in Milton, is seeking an experienced Trust Accountant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is ideal for a proactive accounting professional with a strong background in Trust or Fund Accounting and strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. Please note this role is fully onsite based out of Milton, Ontario.
Responsibilities:
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Perform bank, credit card, and (if applicable) trust reconciliations
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Generate monthly and year-end financial reports
- Assist with payroll coordination and HST filings
- Ensure accounting records are audit-ready and accurately maintained
- Support the external accountants with working papers and financial data
- Recommend improvements to financial workflows and internal processes
- Use Excel for tracking, analysis, and reporting tasks
- 3+ years of trust or fund accounting experience in a corporate or small business environment
- Experience in the legal industry is an asset.
- Advanced QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience is mandatory
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations)
- Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
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