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Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

Hays
Department:Accounting
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Toronto, Ontario
Location:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:CAD90,000 - CAD105,000
Skills:
PCLAWFINANCIAL REPORTINGBILLINGACCOUNTS PAYABLEACCOUNTS RECEIVABLETRUST ACCOUNTINGPAYROLLHST FILINGSADP
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Job Description

Posted on: October 15, 2025

Senior Accountant / Accounting ManagerLocation: Toronto

Type: Full-time, In-Office

Salary: $90,000 – $105,000

Your new company

Join a well-established law firm with a close-knit team known for its collaborative, friendly, and supportive culture, this firm fosters an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, the team values both professionalism and camaraderie. This position is located at their office in downtown Toronto.

Your new role

As Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager, you’ll work alongside an experienced peer to oversee the firm’s financial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing and Senior Partners, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities including:

  • Managing financial reporting using PCLaw (month-end, year-end, weekly reports)
  • Overseeing billing, disbursements, accounts payable/receivable
  • Ensuring compliance with LSO trust accounting rules and completing annual reports
  • Administering LawPro insurance, transaction levies, and benefits programs
  • Handling payroll, HST filings, and lawyer compensation calculations
  • Liaising with external accountants, banks, and vendors
  • Training staff on PCLaw and onboarding new hires via ADP

This is a full-time, in-office role (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with minimal overtime and the potential to grow into a Controller position over time.

What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

  • 8–10+ years of accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a senior accountant or managerial capacity
  • Hands-on experience with PCLaw (essential)
  • A background in small to mid-sized firms (up to ~50 employees)
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • CPA designation is not required, but a solid understanding of accounting principles is essential

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive salary of $90,000 – $105,000
  • 3 weeks’ vacation
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • 3% RSP match
  • A warm, team-oriented culture with long-tenured staff
  • A clear path to a future Controller role

What You Need to Do Now

If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1121712. Thank you in advance for your interest.

We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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