Accounts Receivable Clerk

Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous vacation allowance, as well as two “flex days” per year
• Top rate flexible health and dental plan
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, home office expenses
• A “Dress for your Day” policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, you might be a great fit for our team!

We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team based in our Halifax, NS office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date : Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Opportunity:

An integral member of the Firm’s Finance team, the Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for providing accounts receivable support and answering all accounts receivable queries from clients, lawyers and internal staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for posting daily bank deposits and visa payments, completing credit searches as requested, coordinating client bankruptcy process with lawyers, and processing various month-end reports, among other duties as assigned.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk also provides backup support for posting of incoming wire, cheque & ACH transactions, and maintaining records for will vault.

If you are an accounting or administrative professional with relevant experience and/or education, and have strong math skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, we want to hear from you!

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.

It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates:

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format .

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.