Accounting Clerk

Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for the full cycle day-to-day transactional accounting of the Firm in accordance with Law Society rules. Key Outcomes Daily, monthly, and annual transactional accounting activities Support reporting, reconciliation and analysis including journal entries. Oversee accounting related duties.

Duties & Responsibilities Process transactions for all areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Reports and Client Billing and Trust Process client bills including verifying authorization levels for write offs and reversals, processing of write-offs, transfers, or other corrections. Process vendor invoices and rush cheque requests including checking authorization, general ledger, cost, and tax coding, ensuring compliance with firm best practices and reconciling vendor statements. Process Accounts Receivable payments including posting receipts and processing bank and credit card deposits.

Process trust transactions including deposits, payments, and incoming and outgoing wire transfers as needed. Under the guidance of the Director Finance & Operations, file the Law Society annual report and Trust Safety annual filings Process and reconcile disbursements. Reconcile credit card statements.

Calculate and post journal entries including month end entries and GST filings. Complete the AB Motor Vehicle Registry (AMVR) annual renewal Provide the Director Finance & Operations with assistance in compiling analytical data. Provide semi-monthly support for payroll submission.

Assist the team with various special projects and department initiatives. Analyze, evaluate, and document potential changes to processes and procedures to increase efficiencies within the department. Competencies and Behaviours Solid knowledge of accounting principles and full cycle accounting Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Organized and accurate, with a high attention to detail Education & Experience Min 3-5 years’ relevant accounting experience Payroll experience an asset Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel Exposure to law firm or professional service accounting Please note that a lawyer-client relationship has not been established until a conflict check has been conducted and a retainer agreement has been signed. Additionally, our past results for clients are not indicative of future results as each case is unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr