Accounting Clerk (3-month contract)

Owen Bird Law Corporation is a downtown, full-service, mid-sized law firm committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding results for our clients.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Junior Accounting Clerk to join our accounting team on a 3-month contract. This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

In this role your responsibilities will include:     

• Perform a variety of accounting functions, such as:
  • Processing time and cost entries and write offs
  • Preparing vendor payments
  • Processing invoice adjustments and reversals
  • Processing Accounts Receivable Write Offs
  • Updating client and matter information in the accounting software upon request
  • Processing retainer and invoice payments from clients by phone using LawPay
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Responsible for daily bank runs
• Address inquiries from firm members
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed to support the operations of the accounting department, including coverage for other accounting functions
• Assist with month-end balancing and reporting as needed

Here is what you bring to the team:

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as an accounting clerk in a professional services firm.
• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Understanding of Law Society and trust accounting principles and regulations would be an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Knowledge of Soluno and NetDocuments are assets.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment.

The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $55,000 and is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If you are interested in working in a supportive and collegial firm culture, please send your resume with a cover letter to [email protected]. Please feel free to call Astrid Waalwijk, Director of Human Resources & Administration, if you have any questions at 604-691-7546.