Ross & McBride LLP is Hamilton’s largest law firm with a rich history of commitment to our clients and our community. We pride ourselves on offering a full-service menu of innovative and intelligent legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout our community and beyond.

Our accounting department is seeking a full-time in office Senior Accounting Clerk, who will report to the Accounting Manager.  The ideal candidate will need to have experience reconciling, balancing, and preparing financial statements and other financial reporting information for the Firm.  The ideal candidate should have completed an accounting program or at the least have an accounting certificate, along with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience of financial accounting experience. 

Knowledge of Soluno Accounting Software would be beneficial and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a must.   

Major Responsibilities and Duties will include:

·         Prepares daily cash receipt deposits for incoming cheques to the Firm

·         Prepares daily cash statements  

·         Updates daily bank reconciliation details in preparation for month-end bank reconciliation

·         Prepares and processes month-end activities including journal entries, HST returns, cheque cancellation, various balance sheet accounts reconciliation and deposit accounts reconciliation

·         Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements

·         Assist with payroll

·         Ad-hoc accounting activities resulting from any finance initiatives

·         Track prepaid and accrued expenses and adjust monthly, as needed

·         Assist in special projects, as needed

Ross & McBride offers competitive salaries and benefits package, which includes extended health, dental, and vision, as well as an RRSP/DPSP program (matching up to $1500) and corporate gym membership.  Please send your resume in confidence to Dawn Power, Office Manager, at dpower@rossmcbride.com.  Salary to be negotiated corresponding with the successful candidate’s experience. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. The Firm is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and has created policies and procedures to meet the requirements under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation in the application/interview process, please advise Dawn Power by contacting her at dpower@rossmcbride.com or by telephone at 905-667-6409. Where an accommodation is requested, Ross & McBride LLP will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for suitable accommodation.

If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.