Accounting Clerk

Whitelaw Twining; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation law firm in Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting department. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and possesses strong communication skills. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, intercompany transactions, and reconciling statements. Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Wellness Allowance

Education/Tuition Allowance

Flexible Health and Dental Coverage

Long-term Disability Insurance

Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Monetary Incentive for Referrals

Casual Dress Code

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable related to client disbursements.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Follow accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Client Service Orientation

Tools

Accounting Software

MS Office

Job description

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in insurance and commercial litigation. Recently, we joined the DWF Group to meet client needs in a global market and support growth. DWF provides integrated legal and business services worldwide, with approximately 4,000 employees and offices across the globe. We offer solutions that combine traditional legal services with modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies.

Our firm maintains a national and global presence while fostering a small firm atmosphere. We believe our team thrives in a collegial environment where all members are empowered, mentored, and supported to build their careers and contribute to the community. We are proud of our work environment and our professional development and mentorship programs.

Join us at WT!

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Vancouver team and support the Accounting department. This role is ideal for a team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. The candidate should be able to multi-task and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

1. Process accounts payable related to client disbursements and firm overhead, including vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, contractor payments, and partner fees.
2. Process intercompany transactions.
3. Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
4. Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BCOnline, LTSA, and levies.
5. Follow accounting policies and procedures.
6. Perform other related duties as required.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Client service-oriented and a team player.
• Willingness to learn and grow, taking on new responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

What we offer

We provide a comprehensive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000 CAD, depending on experience.

Our benefits include:

• A wellness allowance for fitness expenses.
• An annual education/tuition allowance.
• Flexible health and dental coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Personal days to balance outside commitments.
• Employee assistance program.
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals.
• Casual day every Friday.

Additional benefits include extended health coverage, dental, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays, and more.

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of the global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada, we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.

Background and Reference Checks

Employment offers may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.