Description
Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers is a boutique downtown Vancouver law firm seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. Our lawyers practice exclusively in the areas of tax, estate and trust planning and administration, and related litigation. We are committed to being leaders in our respective areas and staying current on the latest legal developments. Simultaneously, we are committed to providing a collegial team environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic multi-tasker who enjoys a fast paced work environment, challenging work and providing great client service to multiple clients. You will work with and support the Chief Operating Officer and Trust/AP Clerk with various accounting responsibilities.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include AP, A/R, payroll, billing, corporate accounting and other duties as needed:
- posting and follow up of BC Online, LTSA and Docusign disbursements
- processing expense reimbursements
- processing of cheque and credit card payments, including follow up with required supporting documentation and ensuring verification of payment details
- daily bank deposits and A/R write offs
- maintaining miscellaneous receivables
- processing payroll and posting related journal entries
- processing trust cheques, including collecting signatures
- prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- prepare monthly tax remittances
- distribution of monthly financial reports
- administration and monthly audit of safekeeping
- assist with preparation of audits or independent reviews
- maintain accurate and organized electronic accounting files and records
- provide overflow support to accounts payable, including scanning and saving of documents to the firm’s document management system
- other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Training and support on our systems and procedures will be provided. You will bring:
- completion of an accounting certificate or diploma is required
- experience in a related role for a minimum of two years
- advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- knowledge with accounting software
- excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- ability to multi-task well and thrive in a high paced environment and work well under pressure
- eager to learn and enjoy problem solving
- a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
- ability to work well independently as well as contribute as a team member
- ability to prioritize
- strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- always maintains a high level of professionalism
Qualifications
Our successful candidate will have at least two years of general accounting experience. You are a self-motivated individual with a positive and team-player attitude who seeks to exceed expectations. You must enjoy challenges and work well under pressure. Experience with a professional services firm is ideal, but not required.
Benefits and Compensation
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. Placement in the hiring range will depend on several factors such as level of experience, relevant skills and qualifications and internal equity. Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers also provides a comprehensive healthcare benefits package as well as paid sick/personal time.
Applications, with salary expectations, should be addressed to Bibiane Bijsterveld, Chief Operating Officer, at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role; however only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.