Accounting Clerk - Vancouver, Canada - Nathanson, Schachter and Thompson LLP

Description

Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is a dynamic, 19 lawyer law firm in downtown Vancouver. Our practice is concentrated in civil and business litigation and arbitration. Over its 37-year history, the firm has been consistently recognized as one of Canada's top litigation boutiques.

Legal publications rate NST's lawyers as leading practitioners in commercial litigation and dispute resolution and the firm has litigated many of British Columbia's largest and most complicated commercial lawsuits.

Position:


Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Leading monthly billing processes and preparing all client invoices, reviewing WIP, producing prebills, assisting with invoice revisions and capturing various adjustments as instructed by responsible lawyers;
• Accounts payable including issuing cheques from general or trust accounts, processing payment for vendor and supplier invoices and issuing reimbursements;
• Accounts receivable including receiving deposits into general or trust accounts;
• Opening client files in the accounting software;
• Assisting with completion of annual trust report;
• Collaborating with the Director of HR and Operations and Controller on various tasks / projects such as preparation of expense reports, annual budgets and financial forecasts; and
• Filing and other administrative accounting duties as required.

Qualifications & Qualities:

• 3+ years' experience in previous accounting roles required (professional services experience considered an asset);
• Degree, diploma or certificate in accounting, business or finance required;
• Familiarity with Law Society Trust Rules considered an asset;
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite;
• Experience with PCLaw and Soluno considered an asset;
• Knowledge on best practices regarding utilization of technology and working with digital accounting records to ensure efficient and riskaverse operations considered an asset;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Outstanding customer service skills to support colleagues and external clients;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work and manage time effectively;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; and
• Ability to work in fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment.

Why Apply?

The lawyers and staff at NST take pride in working together to provide a very high level of legal service to our clients.

Although the pace of work can sometimes be demanding, the office remains a professional and supportive environment where the contributions of each member of the team are respected and valued.

How to Apply:


Salary:
$55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

Law Firm: 1 year (preferred)


Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4 (required)

Work Location:
In person