Accounting Clerk

McCuaig Desrochers LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McCuaig Desrochers LLP in downtown Edmonton is seeking a full-time accounting clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in a collaborative legal environment. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable and receivable, print general and trust cheques, process trust transfers, monitor bank accounts, collect and post credit card receipts, and handle file-date tasks.

A post-secondary accounting/finance credential and strong Excel skills are required, with attention to detail and the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, financial administration, banking, data entry, or a related role.
• Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using accounting software and working in a paperless office environment is an asset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to learn the requirements and procedures of trust accounting within Alberta’s legal industry
• Experience working in the legal industry is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Print general and trust cheques;
• Process trust transfers;
• Monitor bank accounts;
• Collect and post credit card receipts;
• Enter closed file dates and reopen files within the accounting system;
• Enter limitation dates and distribute limitation notices; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial admin

Banking

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

McCuaig Desrochers has a full-time accounting clerk opportunity to join our team of exceptional lawyers and staff. This position offers an accounting professional the opportunity to make an immediate contribution to the day-to-day financial operations of an established and collaborative organization.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable;
• Print general and trust cheques;
• Process trust transfers;
• Monitor bank accounts;
• Collect and post credit card receipts;
• Enter closed file dates and reopen files within the accounting system;
• Enter limitation dates and distribute limitation notices; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Key Qualifications and Education

In addition to experience with the above, the candidate would have the following background, skills and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, financial administration, banking, data entry, or a related role;
• Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills;
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Experience using accounting software and working in a paperless office environment is an asset;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to learn the requirements and procedures of trust accounting within Alberta’s legal industry; and
• Experience working in the legal industry is an asset but is not required.

We offer a positive, professional and collaborative work environment together with a competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are a mid-sized, full-service law firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. We have an outstanding history as the proud successor of one of the oldest law firms in the Edmonton area. Our origins date back to 1895, when established by the Honourable Alexander Cameron Rutherford in Old Strathcona. We continue his legacy by providing the highest quality of service to our individual, corporate and institutional clients at a reasonable cost. Our lawyers are experienced, have attained high academic standing, and have earned an excellent reputation before the Courts and in the community.

**We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.