Accounting Manager

Hunter West Legal Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter West Legal Recruitment presents an opportunity for a Senior Accounting Manager in downtown Vancouver. The successful candidate will oversee the firm’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, collaborating closely with firm principals.

The ideal candidate has CPA designation or equivalent senior accounting experience in a law firm, with strong trust accounting knowledge and proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred; candidates without a CPA must have extensive senior-level accounting experience within a law firm
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in a senior finance or accounting role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of general and trust accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• Experience with Law Society of British Columbia trust accounting requirements
• Familiarity with payroll administration, employee benefits and Employment Standards Act compliance
• Working knowledge of Income Tax Act provisions
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
• Experience supervising accounting and billing teams
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present financial information to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial reports, analyses and recommendations for the firm's principals
• Monitor cash flow, provide financial analysis and recommend improvements
• Maintain general and trust accounts and prepare monthly financial statements
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable and vendor relationships
• Manage and process general and trust cheques
• Prepare and file monthly corporate tax remittances and returns
• Liaise with financial institutions and oversee cash controls
• Prepare and maintain expense budgets and track discretionary allowances
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting, reconciliations and adjustments with external auditors
• Prepare annual trust reporting and CDIC reporting
• Oversee and manage the accounting and billing teams
• Manage payroll administration, reconciliations and related compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting regulations and Law Society trust accounting requirements

Skills

Senior accounting

Trust accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Payroll administration

Excel

Accounting software

Team supervision

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

On behalf of our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver, we are searching for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and self-motivated accounting professional with strong financial management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will oversee the firm's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and regulatory compliance while working closely with the firm's principals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, efficiency and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end financial reports, analyses and recommendations for the firm's principals


• Monitor cash flow, provide financial analysis and recommend improvements


• Maintain general and trust accounts and prepare monthly financial statements


• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable and vendor relationships


• Manage and process general and trust cheques


• Prepare and file monthly corporate tax remittances and returns


• Liaise with financial institutions and oversee cash controls


• Prepare and maintain expense budgets and track discretionary allowances


• Coordinate year-end financial reporting, reconciliations and adjustments, working with external auditors


• Prepare annual trust reporting and CDIC reporting


• Oversee and manage the accounting and billing teams


• Manage payroll administration, reconciliations and related compliance requirements


• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting regulations and Law Society trust accounting requirements

Requirements:

• CPA designation preferred; candidates without a CPA must have extensive senior-level accounting experience within a law firm


• Minimum five years of progressive experience in a senior finance or accounting role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment


• Strong knowledge of general and trust accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance


• Experience with Law Society of British Columbia trust accounting requirements


• Familiarity with payroll administration, employee benefits and Employment Standards Act compliance


• Working knowledge of relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act


• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems


• Experience supervising accounting and billing teams


• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership


• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $87,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please note that we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we are only able to respond to those who meet the above requirements and are selected for an interview.

Please note that offers of employment may be subject to background checks. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.