Trust Accounting Coordinator

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Trust Accounting Coordinator to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who would like to work in our Accounting Department. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Clear outstanding trust cheques and all bank debits for all the trust accounts in order to report and rectify any bank clearing errors


• Reconcile all the deposits/credits for all the trust accounts to ensure all are posted within 7 days of the deposit date and to identify unposted/unclaimed deposits


• Arrange the investment of trust funds as required and post accordingly to the ledger


• Assist the trust group in responding to questions and requests for trust deposits, trust cheques, wire transfers and trust ledger reconciliations


• Reconcile the pooled trust accounts including the outstanding cheques lists


• Print the bank statements for the trust investment accounts and post the interest accordingly


• Maintain the tax information for the trust investment accounts


• Prepare the applications for unclaimed trust funds and remit accordingly


• Reconcile the trust investment accounts and prepare the report in order to create and distribute the T5 slips for all the trust investment accounts


• Perform other related duties as required or assigned
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a professional environment or a similar role is an asset


• Knowledge of trust accounting is an asset


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (WORD and Excel)


• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills


• Ability to multi‐task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment


• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  

In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $70,000, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d


• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre‐approved list, including memberships and gym equipment


• Tenant Fitness Centre: Access to the fitness centre in our office building


• Paid Parental Leave top up


• Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field


• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year


• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year‐end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program


• Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, Asia Pacific group team retreats and lunches, and many other social events


• Awards: long‐term service and bonus vacation awards
  

If you are a professional, motivated, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter to Tahmineh Mohammadi, Human Resources Generalist and Analyst.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.