Accountant – Immigration Law Firm

About the role

Green and Spiegel, a leading Canadian immigration law firm, is seeking an Accountant to manage incoming payments, banking activities, and accounting functions for both Canadian and U.S. operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the firm’s diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Process incoming payments, handle banking requirements, and perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Respond to external inquiries about invoices, statements, and account balances.
• Collaborate with billing and legal teams to follow up on outstanding invoices, review aged receivables, and support collection efforts.
• Maintain compliance with the Law Society of Ontario standards.
• Manage U.S. office accounting using QuickBooks, resolve invoicing issues, and prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
• Handle property‑management accounting, including rent deposits and accounts payable.
• Prepare audit files, client billing, A/R reports, and respond to invoice edits, credit memos, and payment transfers.
• Process vendor invoices through QuickBooks Online, vendor portals, and online banking platforms.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies to ensure report accuracy.

Required profile

• University degree or college diploma in accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a professional‑services environment.
• Working towards an accounting designation is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks desktop.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with internal accounting systems and bank reconciliation.