Law Firm Accounting Clerk — Billing & Reconciliations

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Owen Bird Law Corporation in Vancouver is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our downtown firm. You will handle time and cost entries, AR write-offs, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations while supporting the Accounting Department.

Candidates should have at least two years of accounting in professional services, preferably in a law firm, with a diploma or degree in accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounting experience in a professional services environment.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Law Society trust accounting rules and legal accounting practices is asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with Soluno and NetDocuments is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process time and cost entries, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Process accounts receivable write-offs.
• Prepare vendor payments.
• Process invoice adjustments and reversals.
• Update client and matter information within the firm's accounting system.
• Process client retainer and invoice payments received by phone using LawPay.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Complete daily bank runs.
• Respond to inquiries from lawyers and staff regarding accounting matters.
• Assist with month-end balancing, and reporting as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Accounting Department and assist with coverage for other accounting functions as required.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Soluno

NetDocuments

Job description

Owen Bird Law Corporation in Vancouver is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our downtown firm. You will handle time and cost entries, AR write-offs, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations while supporting the Accounting Department.

Candidates should have at least two years of accounting in professional services, preferably in a law firm, with a diploma or degree in accounting or related field.