Accounting Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

This position supervises the activities of employees, as well as hands on work responsibilities, in one or more of the following areas: billings, payables, receivables, trust, collections and file opening.

This position receives limited direction or guidance; tasks and objectives are accomplished independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee employees within their area, including managing the workload within the group to ensure the fair distribution of workload and ensure that work is carried out in a consistent manner and all deadlines are met
Responsible for work produced by their group including identifying and recommending solutions to issues
Train new staff with respect to the accounting system, policies and procedures
Acts as the liaison between internal/external clients and accounting personnel utilizing various channels and resources to answer enquiries
Assists in making recommendations affecting accounting policies, staffing, and performance development
Reviews accounting transactions within their area of responsibility, providing guidance and direction, to ensure accuracy and adherence to policies
Reviews trust bank reconciliations
Prepares posts and / or upload journal entries
Releases bank wires nationally including GCI payments and in Toronto
Complete and review daily reconciliations which include trust reconciliations, accounts payable to bank reconciliations, and daily review sessions for AP and other ad hoc reconciliations as required
May act as contact payables person in the absence of Accounting Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Five years relevant experience, with at least 1 year supervisory experience
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner
Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines
Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary
Handle stress in a businesslike manner
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Aderant Expert accounting system will be considered an asset
Ability to work with mínimal supervision

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.