Finance Coordinator

The Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is looking for a Finance Coordinator to join our team.

Purpose of the role:

The Finance Coordinator will be expected to provide on-site administrative support to the Finance team. This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site, in the office, 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities:

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Bank runs and cheque signings
• Review online wire transactions before sending for approval
• Backup for Trust Deposit postings
• Distribution of mail within the department
• Updates and organization of safekeeping vault
• Various disbursement entries or vendor invoice reconciliations
• Completing Audit Inquiry requests
• Preparation of Law Society EFT forms
• Entering cheques in CMS for Partners’ payroll tax remittances
• Communicating and coordinating with off-site staff to assist with in-office tasks
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Key competencies:

• 1-2 years of customer service and/or administration experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Basic accounting skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com.

How to Apply

If you have an interest in this position, please visit the Careers Page of our website at www.blg.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. At BLG, valuing equity, diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+. 

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

*Please note that relatives of current BLG employees and partners are not eligible for consideration.