Bookkeeper​/Intermediate Accountant

About the Opportunity   Bookkeeping & General Accounting
· Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported.
· Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and accounting records.
· Prepare and post journal entries as required.
· Perform regular account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
· Assist with month end and yearend accounting processes.
· Maintain organized and complete financial documentation.
· Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, controls, and efficiencies.
Creditor Services Accounting
· Take the lead in governing and overseeing bookkeeping processes related to the firm's Creditor Services practice.
· Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with established procedures.
· Monitor accounting activity and identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or issues requiring attention.
· Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and financial issues.
· Provide guidance and support to team members regarding bookkeeping processes and best practices.
Trust Accounting
· Manage and maintain trust accounting records in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
· Complete trust reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.
· Ensure trust transactions are accurately recorded and properly documented.
· Support compliance with Law Society requirements and internal controls surrounding trust accounting.
Remittances & Regulatory Requirements
· Facilitate and coordinate various remittances, ensuring they are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
· Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for remittances.
· Monitor deadlines and maintain appropriate records to support compliance.
· Assist with responding to accounting related regulatory or compliance requirements.
Debt Servicing & Reconciliations
· Coordinate and monitor debt related accounting activities.
· Process and reconcile payments and related transactions.
· Investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
· Perform bank, trust, credit card, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
· Follow up on reconciling items and maintain appropriate documentation.
Vendor Relations
· Act as a key accounting contact for vendors and service providers.
· Manage vendor inquiries relating to invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies.
· Review and process vendor invoices and ensure appropriate coding and approvals.
· Maintain accurate vendor records.
· Build and maintain professional relationships with key vendors.
Team & Cross Functional Support
· Collaborate with the five person accounting team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
· Work closely with lawyers, paralegals, administrative staff, and other internal stakeholders.
· Provide accounting support and guidance to colleagues as required.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.
· Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and client information.
About You
· 5+ years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience.
· Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.
· Strong understanding of fullcycle bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
· Previous experience with trust accounting is highly preferred.
· Experience with remittances, reconciliations, and regulatory/compliance related accounting activities.
· Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month end processes.
· Experience managing vendor relationships and resolving account discrepancies.
· Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
· Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting software.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a five person accounting team.
· Professional, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential…