Accounting Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP

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Toronto, Canada

4 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 Supervisor to join our team in our
Toronto office.

Supervising the Toronto & Vaughan office accounting team in a fast-paced and challenging environment, this position is based in the Toronto office.

This is a hands-on supervisory position in which you will lead, assist & closely monitor the daily activities of five accounting clerks, including the processing of trust cheques, wire transactions and deposits.

You will be required to liaise with lawyers & legal assistants and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. Responsible for process improvement & streamlining of tasks.

Keys Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily management of the Toronto/Vaughan accounting team's workload;
Streamline & implement process improvements;
Coordinate staff vacations to ensure adequate resources are available to process daily transactions;
Assist accounting clerks with troubleshooting & resolving issues;
Responsible for ensuring that outgoing wire transfers for real estate and corporate closings are approved prior to bank deadlines;
Followup with approving partners when necessary;
Liaise with banks to resolve issues with wires, bank drafts, etc.;
Provide handson backup support and process cheques, deposits & wire transactions during staff absences or spikes in work volume;
Monitor the bank accounts online for incoming wires for closing deals and AR payments;
Invest/redeem client trust funds;
Review the condominium bank reconciliations and help clear outstanding balances;
Works with the accounting systems support team in the implementation & testing of new software programs & electronic processes;
Provides advice on internal controls & processes and makes suggestions for improvement;
Other duties and project requests by the Senior Accounting Manager.

What you'll bring:

College diploma in accounting with a minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an accounting department;
Experience with accounts payable or accounts receivable roles;
Law firm experience preferred;
Knowledge of accounting. Intermediate Excel skills;
Working knowledge of Aderant, an asset;
Dedication to providing quality work for the clients;
Strong communication skills;
Prioritization skills in a very busy and multifaceted environment;
Must be able to coach and motivate an accounting team of five.

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;
Flexible working options;
Maternity Leave Topup;
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
A wellness spending account to foster employee wellbeing;
Professional Development opportunities;
Employee appreciation events;
Charitable giving 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._