Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Industry Sector: Legal (Family Law)
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Location: Toronto -hybrid work schedule

Our client is a successful Toronto based Family Law firm.

About the role:

Reporting to the Controller and working within a small team of 3, you will support the firm’s day-to-day financial operations, with a primary focus on the full client billing cycle, accounts receivable and collections, work-in-progress monitoring, and cash applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the client billing process from prebill preparation through review, revision, finalization, and delivery of invoices to clients.
• Coordinate with lawyers and members of the accounting team to resolve billing questions, correct time or disbursement entries and meet billing deadlines.
• Maintain accurate billing records and save supporting correspondence in accordance with firm procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable, apply client payments and follow up on outstanding accounts professionally and promptly.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP), identify aged or unusual balances and assist with regular WIP review and reporting.
• Periodically identify past due accounts and send reminder notices to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and financial information with sound judgment.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or administration
• 5+ years accounting experience in a law firm or other professional services environment is REQUIRED
• Working knowledge of billing, accounts receivable, WIP, and collections processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook and experience with Soluno is preferred.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

Job # 16817817

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