Legal Accountant; Hybrid

About the Company

A boutique law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a Legal Accountant to join their team. This is a hybrid role requiring three days in the office and two days working from home.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Legal Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting, including maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and performing reconciliations. The role also involves preparing financial statements and reports, supporting month‑end and year‑end closings, assisting with audits, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

The role offers a salary of up to $85K, 100% employer‑paid extended health and dental coverage, three weeks of vacation, a group RRSP plan, holiday closures, a wellness program, a hybrid work schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

To qualify for this role, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of legal accounting experience. Progress toward, or completion of, a CPA designation is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, as well as legal trust accounting procedures, is required. Candidates should have experience with Soluno or other legal accounting software, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills are also essential.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.