Bilingual Accounting Clerk

Whitelaw Twining; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join its dynamic Vancouver team. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the Accounting department. You will handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with firm guidelines while contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace. The firm offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are looking to advance your career in a collegial atmosphere, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee assistance program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Casual dress code

Early finish ahead of statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review draft bills, finalizing invoices as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Client service orientation

Ability to multi-task

Education

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Experience in a legal environment

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office (Excel)

Legal billing software (e.g., Elite or 3E)

Job description

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto providing a full range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive, and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.

Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.

Join us at WT!

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out accounts payable including posting invoices, issuing cheques, reconciling outstanding invoices in accordance with client and firm guidelines;
• Accounts receivable tasks such as charging clients credit cards and posting cheque and electronic payments;
• Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BC Online, LTSA and levies;
• Take on trust-related tasks including depositing and disbursing trust funds in accordance with Law Society rules;
• Prepare and review draft bills and finalize invoices;
• Follow accounting policies and procedures;
• Perform other related duties as required.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Bilingual English/French
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Client service oriented and team player;
• Willingness to learn and grow, take on new responsibilities as needed;
• Ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of law firm billing processes and understanding of legal billing software is highly desirable (e.g., Elite or 3E);
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.

What we offer

Salary Range for this role is 45k-55k per year.

Benefits & Perks We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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 help balance outside commitments;
• employee assistance program;
• monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• casual day every Friday;

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a 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.