Accounting Clerk

Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. 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.

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