Trust Accounting Clerk

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial real estate law seeks a Trust Accounting Clerk to join their vibrant team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with a focus on client service and teamwork. You'll handle trust accounting processes, manage investment accounts, and perform various accounting functions. With a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes a deferred profit-sharing plan, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their accounting career while enjoying a positive workplace culture. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

Work from Home Day

Competitive Salary

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Understanding of trust accounting processes and provincial law society rules.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust cheques and deposits efficiently.
• Monthly trust bank reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Trust Accounting Processes

Basic Accounting Procedures

Data Entry Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Post-secondary Education in Accounting

Tools

PC Law

Soluno

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview:

Terra Law Corporation is a boutique commercial real estate law firm located in downtown Vancouver. Terra Law offers the opportunity to join a vibrant firm of experienced staff and lawyers who emphasize teamwork with a focus on client service. Our culture is positive, professional and relaxed, yet we are very serious about serving our clients’ needs.

We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Trust Accounting Clerk. This is anexcellentopportunity for someone wanting to work in a positive and supportive environment with a great group of people.

We offer a competitive salary in the range of $58,000 to $73,000 annually (depending on level of experience) as well as an excellent benefits package which includes participation in a deferred profit-sharing plan. This position also allows one work from home day per week.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Processing a large volume of trust cheques and deposits;
• Maintenance of investment accounts at all the major banks;
• Real estate closings and payouts;
• Preparation and posting wire and EFT payments and transfers;
• Monthly trust bank reconciliations;
• Tracking and reporting quarterly TAF remittance;
• Keeping accurate, organized records both electronically and paper;
• Ensuring that firm policies and control procedures are being met at all times;
• Assisting the team with various special projects and department initiatives; and
• Other various accounting functions as needed

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience with basic accounting procedures;
• 1+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm;
• Understanding trust accounting processes, provincial law society rules and ensuring compliance;
• Experience using PC Law & Soluno an asset;
• Proficiency with Excel and Word;
• Strong technical aptitude;
• Detail oriented, methodical, well organized, with quick and efficient data entry skills;
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision;
• Desire to learn, initiate changes and to assume additional responsibilities as time progresses; and
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Please send your resume and cover letter, along with any references in confidence with “Trust Accounting Clerk” in the subject line [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.