Accountant

Hira Rowan LLP is a boutique downtown law firm involved in the practice of high-profile matters including commercial/civil litigation, regulatory litigation, criminal matters and public inquiries. We are currently recruiting for a full‑time Accountant with more than 5 years of bookkeeping experience. This is an in‑office position downtown.

Reporting directly to the firm’s partners, the Accountant has the responsibility for the firm’s day‑to‑day accounting needs as well as working on some office managerial and human resources matters.

• Prepare monthly billings
• Accounts Payable, Receivables
• Payroll and Benefits
• Trust Accounting and filings
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations and monitor the bank accounts
• Prepare and file GST, PST, TAF and Worksafe
• Prepare Year ends for accountants.
• Prepare, post and deliver bank deposits, manage petty cash and lawyer expenses
• General Office Administration, including liaising with third‑party service providers
• Organize, track, and manage various expenses including office supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Professional daily interaction with clients, lawyers and legal assistants

• Completion of college program in accounting or bookkeeping and/or courses in accounting/bookkeeping
• At least 5 years’ experience with A/P, A/R, bank and G/L reconciliations
• Payroll experience, including Ceridian
• Experience with The Law Society of BC (specifically handling trust and trust reporting)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient with PC Law, Sage Accounting
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure, comfortable with evolving priorities and multi‑tasking to meet deadlines

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:  We thank all applicants who apply; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.