Accountant

About the role

Green and Spiegel, a leading immigration law firm in Canada, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to manage payments, banking, and financial reporting for both its Canadian and US operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the firm’s fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process incoming payments, manage banking activities, and perform monthly bank and credit‑card reconciliations for all offices.
• Respond to external inquiries about invoices, statements, and account balances; collaborate with billing and legal teams to follow up on outstanding invoices and aged receivables.
• Maintain compliance with the Law Society of Ontario standards for Canadian operations.
• Handle US office accounting using QuickBooks, resolve invoicing issues, and prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and audit files.
• Manage property‑management accounting, including rent deposits and accounts payable.
• Prepare and distribute client billing and accounts‑receivable reports.
• Process vendor invoices through QuickBooks Online, vendor portals, and online banking platforms.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies to ensure report accuracy.
• Provide backup for trust and cash‑receipt activities and support ad‑hoc projects as needed.

Required profile

• University degree or college diploma in accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a professional‑services environment, preferably within a law firm.
• Working towards an accounting designation is a plus.
• 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 bank reconciliation and vendor‑payment portals.
• Familiarity with internal accounting systems and payment processing reports.