Accounting Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first.

We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization.

While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

We are seeking an
Accounting Clerk to join our team in the
Toronto office.

You will be responsible for providing accounting support to the lawyers & legal assistants in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

You will assist with processing trust transactions (deposits, cheques, out-going wires, etc.) and with the processing & reconciling of the Condominium trust accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide handson support to the Toronto accounting team and process cheques, deposits & outgoing wires. Monitor the bank accounts online for incoming wires/EFT's for both accounts receivable payments and real estate & corporate closing deals. Posts payments against the accounts receivable balances.
For condominium accounts, sorts the cheques received for various projects, fills out deposit slips and arranges for deposit to banks. Reviews the condo excel files and reconciles the accounts on a monthly basis against the Aderant general ledger. Ensures that interest, etc. is posted in Aderant and that NSF cheques are followedup.
Assists with the preparation of bank drafts & certified cheques and with investment purchases & redemptions of client trust funds. Follows up with lawyer on missing information that is required to issue a T5 tax slip.
Handles cheque runs. Obtains signatures on cheques from signing officers by walking throughout the Toronto Office. 12 cheque runs daily.
Other duties and project requests by the Senior Accounting Manager and CFO.

What you'll bring:

Completion of an accounting program from college and/or mimimum 5 years work experience in an accounting department.
Experience working with accounting systems including Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable. Knowledge of Aderant an asset.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Dedication to providing timely and quality work for clients.
Strong communication skills.
Prioritization skills in a very busy and multifaceted environment.
Must be able to work both as a team player and independently.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance

We offer:

A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
Flexible working options;
Special appreciation events/celebrations;
Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada's fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country.

Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility._
Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation._