Bookkeeping Matters Inc. is a specialized accounting firm supporting law firms. We focus on delivering accurate, compliant, and dependable bookkeeping solutions tailored to legal practices.

We are growing and looking for an experienced Legal Bookkeeper who operates as an independent professional, takes pride in precision, and understands the complexities of legal accounting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who values flexibility, autonomy, and working with a specialized client base.

Why Work With Bookkeeping Matters Inc.

• Fully remote work environment
• Independent contractor arrangement with flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a niche client base in the legal industry
• Exposure to complex and specialized accounting work
• Consistent workflow with potential for long-term engagement

The Opportunity

You will provide full-cycle bookkeeping services to law firm clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This is a hands-on, results-driven role suited for someone comfortable managing multiple client files independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain trust and general accounts in compliance with legal regulations
• Perform bank and trust reconciliations
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial statements
• Complete HST filings and statutory remittances
• Support audit preparation and provide documentation as required
• Manage A/R, A/P, payroll, and cash flow tracking
• Prepare financial reports and respond to client inquiries
• Identify issues, troubleshoot discrepancies, and bring files to completion

What You Bring

• 3+ years of legal bookkeeping or law firm accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of CosmoLex or similar legal accounting systems
• Solid understanding of trust accounting and compliance requirements
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule and deliverables
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Engagement Details

• Independent contractor arrangement, not an employee position
• Hours of work can vary depending on company needs and the level of work you choose to commit to
• Flexible scheduling based on deliverables and client requirements
• Ongoing work available based on performance and capacity

If you are an experienced legal bookkeeper looking for flexible, remote work with a specialized firm and a steady stream of clients, we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience providing bookkeeping or accounting service for legal firms?

Work Location: Remote