Law Firm Accounting Specialist

BCLMA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Job summary

Owen Bird Law Corporation is a downtown, full-service law firm seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. You will join the accounting team reporting to the Accounting Manager, handling time/cost entries, AR write-offs, vendor payments, and LawPay transactions.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, a related degree or diploma, and familiarity with trust accounting rules and LawPay. A comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching is offered.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounting experience in a professional services environment, preferably law.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Law Society trust accounting rules is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

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 in the accounting system.
• Process client retainer and invoice payments via LawPay.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Complete daily bank runs.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from lawyers and staff.
• Assist with month-end balancing and reporting as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Accounting Department and assist with coverage for other accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Client service

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business administration diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Soluno

NetDocuments

Job description

Owen Bird Law Corporation is a downtown, full-service law firm seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk. You will join the accounting team reporting to the Accounting Manager, handling time/cost entries, AR write-offs, vendor payments, and LawPay transactions.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, a related degree or diploma, and familiarity with trust accounting rules and LawPay. A comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching is offered.