Accounting Assistant

Our client, a well-established downtown Vancouver law firm specializing in foreclosure, collections, and insolvency matters, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their growing team. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and possesses strong skills in legal billing, trust accounting, reconciliations, and financial administration.



The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's accounting operations, ensuring the accurate handling of client billing, trust transactions, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions while maintaining compliance with Law Society accounting regulations.



Key Responsibilities

 

• Prepare, review, and process client invoices.


• Post and reconcile billing transactions within the firm's accounting system.


• Process client payments, and electronic deposits.

• Process trust deposits, receipts, withdrawals, and transfers.


• Maintain accurate trust accounting records in accordance with Law Society requirements.


• Prepare and reconcile trust accounts on a regular basis.


• Ensure compliance with trust accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for both general and trust accounts.


• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately.


• Process electronic fund transfers, wire payments, and bank deposits.


• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.


• Assist with accounts payable and expense processing.


• Support internal audits and external accountant requests.

• Take over standard payroll under guidance, depending on performance and comfort level.

• Maintain filing and monthly reporting records.


• Assist with special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Bookkeeping.


• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.


• Experience with legal billing and trust accounting is strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of Law Society trust accounting requirements is considered an asset.


• Experience with PCLaw or similar legal accounting software is highly desirable.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to multi task and manage a high volume of work.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach.

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.


• Comprehensive benefits package.


• Supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Opportunity to work with an established and respected Vancouver law firm.


• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional seeking a stable and rewarding role within a specialized legal practice.



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