Senior Bookkeeper

About the Opportunity

Arlyn Recruiting is partnering with a respected and growing multi-office law firm to recruit a Senior Bookkeeper for its Fraser Valley office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting responsibilities with leadership, process improvement, and financial oversight.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and people-focused legal environment known for its strong commitment to client service, professional excellence, and community involvement. With multiple offices across Western Canada, the firm operates as an integrated team, providing comprehensive legal services while maintaining deep roots in the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted financial resource within the organization, supporting lawyers, legal assistants, leadership, and accounting staff while ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations.

About the Role

Reporting to firm leadership, the Senior Bookkeeper oversees the day-to-day accounting function and supports the financial management of a multi-office legal practice. This position is responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, trust accounting oversight, payroll administration, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution and is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a team while maintaining strong accounting controls and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including transaction processing, account reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.


• Review general and trust bank reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.


• Support billing and collections activities while providing guidance to legal support staff.


• Prepare and oversee payroll processing and year-end payroll requirements.


• Administer employee benefits programs and retirement plan remittances.


• Prepare and oversee GST, WCB, EHT, T4s, corporate tax installments, and other statutory filings.


• Complete quarterly and annual regulatory filings as required.


• Monitor accounts receivable, review aging reports, and provide recommendations regarding outstanding balances.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Manage year-end working papers and liaise with external accountants.


• Oversee accounting for multiple related entities.


• Supervise and mentor accounting team members.


• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes and consistency across offices.


• Serve as a trusted internal resource for financial and accounting matters.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• Several years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities.


• Experience preparing financial statements, managing cash flow, and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations.


• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.


• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, payroll, statutory remittances, and financial reporting.


• Experience working within a professional services environment is preferred.


• Experience with trust accounting and regulatory compliance requirements is considered an asset.


• Experience working in a legal environment is considered an asset.


• Experience supporting multiple entities or business units is preferred.


• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.


• Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.

Why Join?

• Join a well-established and growing Western Canadian legal organization.


• Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture.


• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence.


• Work closely with leadership and play a meaningful role in the firm's ongoing growth.


• Competitive compensation package.


• Stable, long-term career opportunity with advancement potential.

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

Arlyn Recruiting collaborates with leading law firms across Canada to help candidates secure opportunities aligned with their education, skills, and career ambitions. Submit your application through the Arlyn Recruiting website or email your resume directly to View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com.

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