Cash Application Specialist

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a Firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada's Best Diversity Employers

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a Firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We have an immediate opening for a Cash Application Specialist within our Toronto office up to 18 months contract role in the Toronto office. This position reports to the Cash Application Supervisor and will be responsible for cash receipts functions for all Dentons Canada offices. This role is a hybrid position requiring some in-office presence and scheduled to work 9:30 am- 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. During month-end periods, some overtime and flexibility may be required to meet demands of the role.  Discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential to this role and required at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Allocate cheques and coordinate deposit to bank.
• Responsible for allocating wires and direct deposits to invoices.
• Investigate and process any refunds to clients for overpayments.
• Process credit card payments.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Provide assistance/backup support as required to others in the Finance Department and within the local Toronto office as required.
• Other special projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 4 years of experience and strong working knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Elite 3E or similar accounting software (Elite Enterprise, Aderant, NetSuite, SAP) is preferable.
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills are necessary.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrates tact and discretion, sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Commitment to privacy and ethical conduct with a strong ability to ensure all firm policies and control procedures are met.
• Superb organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently and effectively with individuals at all levels within a team-oriented environment.
• Able to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and prioritize work.
• Proven track record of being adaptable to change in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career. 

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employer's for 14 consecutive years , as well as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for the seventh time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at