Trust Accounting Clerk

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Law Corporation in Vancouver is seeking a full-time Trust Accounting Clerk to join a positive, supportive team. The role focuses on trust accounting for real estate matters, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and client service.

The successful candidate will handle trust cheques, deposits, reconciliations, and wire transfers, maintaining meticulous records and supporting firm-wide finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of accounting experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Understanding trust accounting processes and provincial law society rules.
• Experience using Soluno is an asset.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organized data entry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organized

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Soluno

Excel

Word

Job description

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 an excellent opportunity 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 $55,000 to $75,000 annually (depending on level of experience) as well as an excellent benefits package which includes participation in a deferred profit-sharing plan.

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 preferred;
• Understanding trust accounting processes, provincial law society rules and ensuring compliance;
• Experience using 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.