Accounting Clerk

MJB Lawyers; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Job summary

MJB is seeking a full-time accounting clerk to support the accounting department with daily and monthly transactional tasks in Kamloops, BC. The role covers POS entries, deposits, bank transfers, disbursements, and client statements, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

We value a strong team player who can multitask in a fast-paced environment, ensuring files are closed properly and payments are posted accurately. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Typing speed 50 wpm.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Office environment experience.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Input daily POS and online payment deposits.
• Review and process bank transfers, trust, and general deposits.
• Upload office disbursements, postage, printing, and photocopies.
• Generate debit memos and cheques for various accounts and fees.
• Review and process payment plan arrangements for outstanding accounts.
• Close files within the firm’s accounting system.
• Generate and process daily deposits, including cheques.
• Review and file posted invoices.
• Follow up on A/R reports and client statements.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Prioritization

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

MJB is one of the most diverse law firms in the interior of BC. Our team of successful lawyers provide a full range of legal services in a variety of legal areas. We are a busy and progressive office with a respectful work environment, and believe that a supportive and friendly environment helps everyone succeed. At MJB, we strive for excellence, both in service to our clients and as an employer. As a result, many of our people have been with us for more than 10 years.

We are looking for a full-time accounting clerk to join our team. This position supports the accounting department with transactional tasks, both daily and monthly, as follows:

• Inputting daily POS, and online payment deposits.
• Reviewing and processing bank account transfers, trust, and general deposits.
• Uploading office disbursements, postage, printing, and photocopies.
• Generating debit memos and cheques required for various accounts, and fees.
• Reviewing and processing payment plan arrangements for outstanding accounts.
• Closing files within firm’s accounting system.
• Generating and processing daily deposits, including cheques.
• Reviewing and filing posted invoices.

Additional tasks include:

• Reviewing lawyer’s A/R reports and following up, as needed.
• Reviewing and sending client Statement of Accounts reminders.
• Collections - corresponding with clients regarding repayment reminders, and payment of invoices, including arranging, diarizing, and finalizing payment plans.
• Completion of collection forms and gathering required information.
• Ensuring collection notes are captured and documented.
• Generating Matter Drafts based on lawyer’s request.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Education and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Keyboarding of 50 wpm.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, and Excel.
• Strong team player
• Previous experience working in an office environment.
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Starting salary: $41,569.Please note that the salary posted is commensurate with experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.