Junior Bookkeeper

The Junior Bookkeeper role is responsible for accurately processing financial transactions of the Firm, reporting and reconciling.  This position will engage in cross-functional support with other administrative members and departments, and will assist and cover all accounting staff as necessary in order to provide accurate information for both internal and external reporting.

A good knowledge of the accounting function within a computerized accounting system is necessary.  A good knowledge of Law Society regulations with regards to Trust Accounting is also required.

Accounting

• Assist Accounting Supervisor in daily accounting and reconciling to complete necessary reports;
• Ensure accurate entry and posting of daily electronic wire requests;
• Accurate completion of approved write offs for Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress as directed;
• Administer the petty cash system;
• Reconcile all corporate credit card purchases and Transaction Levy Surcharges to monthly statements;
• Responsible for reconciling and remitting HST and source deductions;
• Assist in account processing by reviewing and verifying the modified prebill;
• Assist in resolving errors in the accounting processes;
• Respond to inquiries and reports from co-workers and lawyers;
• Complete month end bank reconciliation within 7 days after month end;
• Provide temporary relief for the Accounting Supervisor during absences;
• Provide temporary relief for accounting personnel during absences.

Trust Accounting

• Must be familiar with the rules and procedures mandated by the Law Society of Ontario for trust account deposits;
• Adhere to appropriate trust account controls.

Corporate Accounting

• Assist in year-end balancing of ESSEMM Professional Services Inc. and intercompany accounts.

Additional Duties 

• Keeps abreast of any changes in specialty area and is quickly able to adapt procedures to suit;
• Fosters an environment where other staff feel comfortable asking for assistance;
• Performs such further and other duties as may be assigned and/or required from time to time.