A successful, reputable, and dynamic firm is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their established office team. This is a fantastic role that will provide career stability and professional growth, all while working with a team of collaborative professionals.
Who- the company:
Our client is a downtown Vancouver law firm with origins dating back to the 1960s. They are a team of diverse talents, capable of providing clients with first-rate service for legal issues.
What- the role:
Our client is seeking a full-time, permanent Accounting Assistant. This role will report directly to the Accounting Manager. This is a multi-faceted position that will allow the candidate to grow their accounting skill set. See responsibilities below:
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Processing disbursements, A/P, accounts, write-offs, and transfers.
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Processing daily general deposits.
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Entering and processing of all trust deposits and trust cheques in our accounting system and maintaining trust investments.
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Updating various excel spreadsheets.
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Processing monthly reminder statements.
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Maintaining petty cash.
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Processing payments of invoices, wired payments, stop payments, and credit card retainers and payments.
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Perform other related duties assigned by the Accounting Manager as required.
Who- the candidate:
Our client is looking for an organized, diligent, and detail-oriented accounting professional. Qualifications listed below:
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Minimum of 2 years accounting experience in a fast-paced accounting department with experience in trust accounting.
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Law firm experience and knowledge of the law society rules is an asset.
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Experience with ESILAW is an asset.
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Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
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Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task while responding to changing priorities.
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently while being a team player.
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A positive attitude with the willingness to learn and grow.
Where- the location:
Our client is located in downtown Vancouver. This is a full-time, in office role.
How much- the pay:
Commensurate with experience, please discuss further with SWIM.
When & how to apply:
This search is moving very quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY NOW’ and send us your resume in Word format.