Junior Accounting Clerk

Beard Winter LLP is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2021-22, and as one of The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026.

Beard Winter is a multi-service, mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto, our unwavering commitment to clients is the foundation of our history since 1964.  Best Lawyers and Lexpert recognize our lawyers in the areas of insurance law, insurance defence litigation, estates, trusts law and family law.  Our employees are a key component of our success.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Junior Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. This entry‑level role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in accounting and develop their career within a dynamic, supportive environment. The successful candidate will assist with daily accounting tasks, data entry, and financial record maintenance.

Key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Perform accurate data entry for invoices, receipts, and financial transactions
• Prepare miscellaneous billings
• Assist with trust, accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Reconcile bank statements and vendor accounts
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation
• Support senior accounting staff with monthly reports
• Provide backup support for other team members
• Perform other administrative and accounting tasks as needed

The ideal candidates will:

• Have at least 3 years of accounts receivable and collections experience;
• Experience in a legal accounting environment is strongly preferred;
• Have an accounting certificate/diploma;
• Have working knowledge of general accounting procedures and guidelines;
• Have strong analytical skills and have an extremely high attention to detail;
• Be flexible, time conscious and deadline oriented;
• Have demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and is highly organized;
• Have considered themselves consummate professionals who work well under pressure;
• Have an ongoing commitment to learning and can adapt to change;
• Be capable of working very closely with a department, but is also capable of working well independently.

For more information about this position and our Firm, please visit our website at www.beardwinter.com.

Interested candidates may submit their application in confidence to careers@beardwinter.com.

Beard Winter LLP adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities.  If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please contact Luisa Sicilia, Manager of Administration.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $58,000.00 to $70,000.00.  This range represents the anticipated compensation for the position in compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may fall above or below this range, depending on factors such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, market conditions, and internal equity. Final compensation will be confirmed upon completion of the recruitment process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.  We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.