Description
Terra Law Corporation is looking for an energetic and friendly Accounting Clerk to join our firm on a full time basis.
The Accounting Clerk reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for:
- Processing of trust cheques and deposits;
- Maintain subsequent investment accounts at all the major banks;
- Real estate closings and payouts;
- Prepare and post Wire and EFT payments and transfers;
- Monthly trust bank reconciliations;
- Tracking and reporting quarterly TAF remittance;
- Yearly CDIC reporting;
- 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;
- Other various accounting functions as needed.
The individual must have a professional manner, a friendly, approachable disposition, and excellent multi-tasking abilities. The position requires someone who is conscientious, adaptable and eager to learn new skills and tasks.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
- 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 PCLaw would be an asset
- Proficiency with Excel and Word 2010;
- Strong technical aptitude;
- Detail oriented, methodical, well organized, with quick and efficient data entry skills;
- Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision;
- Desire to learn, initiate changes and to assume additional responsibilities as time progresses;
- Flexible to work occasional overtime as required;
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Strong ability to perform well and be unfailingly diplomatic in a high pressure environment.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Firm paid extended health, dental, AD&D benefits;
- Life & Disability insurance;
- Paid sick and personal days;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- RRSP matching program;
- Fitness benefit
Terra Law Corporation is a commercial real estate boutique located in downtown Vancouver. Terra Law offers you the opportunity to join a vibrant firm of highly experienced staff and lawyers who emphasize teamwork and focus on client service. Our culture is positive, professional and relaxed, yet we are serious about serving our clients’ needs. For someone seeking variety in their work and willing to learn new things, this is a great place to be. Because Terra Law’s practice generates busy courier traffic, we need a strong reception clerk who is comfortable with multi-tasking. We seek an individual who has experience in a law firm environment and is interested in a position that engages with the entire firm. If you have strong communication and service skills and are eager to work as part of an energetic team, please submit your application.
Interested applicants should apply:
By email to:
Hamish Clark
Chief Operating Officer
Terra Law Corporation