Accounting Clerk

Responsibilities

• Carry out accounts payable including posting invoices, issuing cheques, and reconciling outstanding invoices in accordance with client and firm guidelines
• Accounts receivable tasks such as charging clients credit cards and posting cheque and electronic payments
• Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BC Online, LTSA and levies
• Reconcile and post firm credit card transactions
• Process employee expense reimbursements
• Follow accounting policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

• A diploma in an accounting program or 2 years+ accounting experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Client service oriented and team player
• Willingness to learn and grow, take on new responsibilities as needed
• Ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of law firm billing processes and understanding of legal billing software is highly desirable (e.g., Elite or 3E)
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable