Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk – Harper Grey LLP

Location:

#3200 - 650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 - $72,000 annually

Reporting to the Controller, we are seeking a professional, motivated, and detail‑oriented Accounting Clerk to support our Accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic, team‑oriented group and contribute to a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment. The successful candidate will be energetic, adaptable, and highly organized, with a strong drive to deliver accurate and timely work.

• Process and reconcile daily deposits, ensuring accuracy and timely recording.
• Prepare and process payments, including cheques, electronic transfers, visas, and wire transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve payment‑related issues.
• Manage new hire onboarding and employee changes process for the Accounting department, including system access and setup.
• Process daily cost uploads, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Manage annual business license renewals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across accounting functions.
• Provide absence and vacation coverage support for the following:
  • Trust accounting, ensuring transactions are handled accurately and in compliance with firm requirements.
  • CIV (Client Identification & Verification) processing.
  • Other accounting roles as required.
  • Provide additional accounting and administrative support as required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts payable or administrative role within a professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with 3E or similar accounting/billing software is an asset.
• Strong aptitude for working with numbers, financial data, and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve them efficiently.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of accuracy and client service.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain efficient workflows.
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate work needs, take initiative, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with lawyers, paralegals, and other firm members.
• Composed, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Personable and team‑oriented, with a collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client, firm, and payment information.

• Competitive salary with structured annual reviews.
• Extended health and dental coverage; additional Health Care Spending account with monthly premiums paid 100% by the Firm for single or family coverage.
• Group RRSP plan with matched mandatory contributions plus optional matched contributions.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Maternity/Parental leave top‑up payment plan.
• Maternity leave gradual return‑to‑work options.
• Paid or banked overtime.
• Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment.

• Firm social events.
• Friendly, social, and welcoming culture.
• Dress for Your Day dress code.
• Continuing education/tuition allowance.
• Dog‑friendly office so you can bring your dog to work.

• Robust wellness program annual subsidy.
• Sports teams.
• Recognition of service milestones.
• Paid personal time and a moving day to help balance outside commitments.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations can be made confidentially throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process by contacting Andrea Kotzo.