Description
Overview:
Terra Law Corporation is a boutique commercial real estate law firm located in downtown Vancouver. Terra Law offers the opportunity to join a vibrant firm of experienced staff and lawyers who emphasize teamwork with a focus on client service. Our culture is positive, professional and relaxed, yet we are very serious about serving our clients’ needs.
We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Trust Accounting Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to work in a positive and supportive environment with a great group of people.
We offer a competitive salary in the range of $58,000 to $73,000 annually (depending on level of experience) as well as an excellent benefits package which includes participation in a deferred profit-sharing plan. This position also allows one work from home day per week.
Standard Responsibilities:
- Processing a large volume of trust cheques and deposits;
- Maintenance of investment accounts at all the major banks;
- Real estate closings and payouts;
- Preparation and posting wire and EFT payments and transfers;
- Monthly trust bank reconciliations;
- Tracking and reporting quarterly TAF remittance;
- Keeping accurate, organized records both electronically and paper;
- Ensuring that firm policies and control procedures are being met at all times;
- Assisting the team with various special projects and department initiatives; and
- Other various accounting functions as needed
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience with basic accounting procedures;
- 1+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm;
- Understanding trust accounting processes, provincial law society rules and ensuring compliance;
- Experience using PC Law & Soluno an asset;
- Proficiency with Excel and Word;
- Strong technical aptitude;
- Detail oriented, methodical, well organized, with quick and efficient data entry skills;
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision;
- Desire to learn, initiate changes and to assume additional responsibilities as time progresses; and
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Please send your resume and cover letter, along with any references in confidence with “Trust Accounting Clerk” in the subject line to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.