Accountant

Green and Spiegel, Canada’s preeminent immigration law firm, sets the gold standard in the highly specialized area of immigration law. With a team of 120 talented individuals, the firm guarantees that each and every client receives top notch service. Given the breadth and depth of expertise at Green and Spiegel, there is no case too complicated or too large for the firm to handle. The firm reflects the diversity of the clients we serve and can provide services in approximately 30 languages. Knowing that you have a significant role in helping people at a critical point in their lives, makes working at Green and Spiegel a very exciting and rewarding place to work. Come join our team!

The Accountant is responsible for timely processing of all in-coming payments, accounting and any banking requirements, primarily for Green and Spiegel offices. The ability to balance task orientation with concern for people, as well as a strong sense of urgency is essential in this role.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Canadian Operations

Responding to external inquiries regarding invoices, statements, payment applications, and account balances

Collaborating with billing and legal teams to follow up on outstanding invoices, review aged receivables, and support collection efforts

Act as a back up for Trust and Cash receipts activities

Ensure compliance with standards set by the Law Society of Ontario

US Operations

US Office accounting for the US offices using Quickbooks according to instructions received

Identify and resolve invoicing issues and customer discrepancies

Monthly bank reconciliations for all bank and credit card accounts

Property management company accounting including rent deposits and accounts payable

Preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for US office and property management company including variance analysis by the 5th work day of each month

Preparation and distribution of client billing and A/R reports

Preparation of audit file for US office and property management companyRespond to US office inquiries regarding invoice edits, credit memos, and payment transfers

Record and reconcile bank deposits using payment system report and bank records

Process and remit vendor invoice payments through QuickBooks Online (QBO), vendor portals, and online banking platforms

Investigate variances and discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports

Miscellaneous

Any other duties or projects that may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree or College diploma preferably in accounting related field is required

Working towards an Accounting designation is preferred

Intermediate Excel skills are required

Prior experience (3-5 years) in a professional services setting is strongly preferred

Exceptional written and oral communication skills is required

Proficiency in MS Office and internal accounting systems

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Proven competence in investigating, addressing and resolving client issues in a timely manner

Strong team player with customer service mentality for both internal and external clients

WHAT THE FIRM HAS TO OFFER YOU:

At Green and Spiegel, we embody the “work hard, play hard” mentality. It’s no secret that people in high spirits tend to produce great work. We understand the challenges that come with a fast-paced work environment, and we highly value work-life balance. Our firm offers many perks, including:

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and RRSP matching program

Wellness and social perks include peer-to-peer and firm-wide recognition programs, monthly birthday celebrations, wellness sessions, staff appreciation weeks, etc.

Collaborative and collegial culture

Diverse work with lots of autonomy

Mentorship and room for advancement and learning

Exposure to Canada’s largest and oldest immigration law firm!

Green and Spiegel reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

$55,000 – $68,000 per year

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, we disclose that our recruitment process does NOT use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to this posting. Please do not contact the firm directly. No agencies please.

Green and Spiegel LLP is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process (if applicable) as required under Green and Spiegel LLP's accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.