We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a legal or corporate services environment in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This role is suited to someone who brings strong trust accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial controls. The successful candidate will support the accurate handling of trust activity, client investment records, and related reporting while helping maintain compliance with established procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Administer daily trust accounting activities, including preparing cheques, processing deposits, arranging wire payments, managing cash movements, and recording trust transfers.
• Record trust transactions and related entries with accuracy, ensuring trust sub-ledgers remain fully aligned with the balance sheet and general ledger.
• Maintain client investment accounting records and complete regular balancing to confirm amounts agree with supporting bank documentation.
• Prepare and submit electronic trust transfers, wire instructions, and registration-related transactions through Teraview and Teranet as required.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for client trust accounts and investment balances, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Monitor adherence to trust accounting policies and verification protocols, including wire control procedures and checklist completion, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the refinement and development of trust accounting policies and internal control practices in collaboration with the broader finance team.
• Process and post credit card receipts, prepare reporting on retainers received versus expected amounts, and follow up on outstanding balances or dormant trust matters.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in trust accounting or a closely related accounting role.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounting software systems and core accounting functions, with the ability to manage high-volume financial transactions accurately.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including experience balancing trust accounts, sub-ledgers, and bank statements.
• Familiarity with auditing principles, internal controls, and compliance-driven financial processes.
• Experience handling accounts payable-related activities and electronic payment processing, including wires and transfers.
• Working knowledge of ProLaw is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to prepare ad hoc financial information and reports while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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