Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 444898
About the Company?
Our client is a legal advisory firm. They are looking for Accounting Manager who will be responsible overseeing daily accounting operations, payroll, trust accounting, and financial reporting while supervising a small team and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with legal teams, manage disbursements and recoveries, and drive process improvements.
Why Work Here?
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An opportunity to advance within a dynamic and rapidly expanding company
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Collaborative work environment
About the Opportunity?
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Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations including A/P, A/R, billing, trust accounting, and general ledger
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Supervise and mentor a team of up to 3 direct reports including a bookkeeper and admin clerks
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Manage legal financial workflows, including credit recoveries, clawbacks on legal/service-related payments, and disbursement tracking
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Ensure proper accounting treatment of legal fees, commissions, bonuses, and prepaid card disbursements
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Oversee payroll processing via ADP, including handling of bonuses and special disbursements
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Review and reconcile trust and general accounts in compliance with regulatory requirements
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Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses for firm leadership
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Prepare budgeting and cash flow forecasting efforts; monitor department spending and budget adherence
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Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations, journal entries, and account adjustments
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Participate in reviewing EFT/vendor payments, internal expense reports, and quarterly filings (e.g., HST, levy forms)
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Collaborate with legal and recovery teams to align financial workflows with legal case demands
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Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across accounting operations
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Provide guidance and training to team members, encourage cross-training and knowledge sharing
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Utilize accounting software and business intelligence and data visualization tool ie. Power BI and/or Spend Dynamics
About You?
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CPA designation (or in progress); candidates with strong relevant law firm experience may also be considered.
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Experience with legal financial processes including credit recoveries, legal transactions, clawback disbursements, legal fee handling, payroll and bonuses, and prepaid card disbursements.
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Background in small to mid-sized companies with a hands-on approach to accounting.
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Proficient in full-cycle and day-to-day accounting operations.
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Industry experience in law firms, insurance/claims accounting, collections, lending, or similar sectors.
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Experience in managing and developing accounting or finance teams.
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Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Salary Range?
$90,000 - $100,000/year?
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How to Apply?
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?
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