Gauvreau | Accounting Tax Law Advisory

Lead Bookkeeper – Legal

Gauvreau | Accounting Tax Law Advisory

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$60,000 - CA$65,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Navigate full-service bookkeeping for external businesses with medium to high complexity
  • Review and sign off on bookkeeping files, including HSTs, T4s, ROEs, WSIB, year-end adjustments and trust accounting
  • Prepare and deliver client reporting as needed
  • Manage multiple client deliverables with precision and prioritization
  • Lead client onboarding meetings and ensure proper file setup
  • Maintain ongoing client correspondence to support file completion
  • Support Associate Bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution
  • Organize and lead team huddles and meetings
  • Attend weekly strategy/accountability calls with the Workflow Manager

Requirements

  • 2-5 years experience in law firm or legal environment
  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines
  • Proven confidence with trust accounting
  • Confidence in delivering high-quality work without supervision
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
  • Sound problem-solving ability with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Experience with Karbon, Outlook, QBO, and other bookkeeping software
  • Experience with Clio and other legal software considered a strong asset
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
bookkeepingtrust accountingHSTT4ROEWSIByear-end adjustmentsfile reviewsclient reportingproblem-solving
Soft Skills
independenceownershipcommunicationsolutions-focused mindsetcollaborationprecisionprioritizationleadershiptrainingclient correspondence