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Accountant

Forge Recruitment

Vancouver

Hybrid

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team in downtown Vancouver. This exciting role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and involves managing daily accounting operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and maintaining internal financial controls. With a commitment to teamwork and professional development, this law firm provides a supportive environment for your career growth. If you have a degree in Accounting and a passion for the legal industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Account
Group RRSP
Vacation
Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience in a law firm.
  • Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the accounting team including AP, AR, and payroll.
  • Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and coordinate year-end statements.

Skills

Accounting Principles
Financial Reporting
Attention to Detail
Regulatory Requirements
Time Management

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel
ProLaw

Job description

About the Company
Our law firm client, renowned for its strong teamwork, mutual respect, and commitment to continuous professional development, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in downtown Vancouver. This position has become available due to retirement and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.

About the Role
Reporting to the partners, you will manage the daily operations of the accounting team, including AP, AR, billing, payroll, trust accounts, and reconciliations, while mentoring the team, ensuring compliance with Law Society rules, administering payroll and compensation, preparing financial reports and forecasts, coordinating year-end financial statements, managing budgeting processes, analyzing performance metrics, reviewing accounting processes, and maintaining the general ledger system and internal financial controls.

The Offer
The role offers a salary of up to $90K, along with benefits, vacation, Group RRSP, a Health & Wellness account, and more.

What You Bring
To qualify, candidates should have a degree in Accounting, at least 3 years of law firm industry experience, a strong grasp of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Excel is required, and experience with ProLaw or similar software is a plus. Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

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