Accounting Clerk

8 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk (AP/AR) within our Accounting Department.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The incumbent’s responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following:

- Preparing both Canadian dollar and foreign currency payments for vendors and suppliers, which at times requires the incumbent to liaise with Professionals, Assistants or the vendor to address any issue(s);
- Entering and processing invoices and internal requisitions for payment by reviewing source documents and using specific accounting codes and classifications, posting entries to general ledger accounts or file disbursements, by following standardized accounting policies and procedures relating to accounts payables;
- Processing incoming wire payments and EFT payments;
- Verifying consistency, completeness and accuracy in accounting entries and preparing journal entries for various adjustments to general ledgers accounts where necessary;
- Verifying internal consistency, completeness, accuracy and approval of accounting documents, making adjustments as required;
- Posting of bills returned to Accounting, in a backup role.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- High school diploma and post-secondary courses in accounting;
- Five years’ directly related work experience, experience in a law firm/professional services firm an asset;
- Excellent computer skills including expertise in Microsoft Office suite;
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and Professionals (inter personal skill) with a view of responding to the Client’s needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Strong organizational, planning and problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize work when necessary;
- Exceptional attention to detail;
- Ability to work consistently in processing large volume of internal cheque requests, vendor’s invoices and other internal client disbursements, at times on a fast paced basis;
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
- Knowledge of accounting software and banking procedures. Knowledge of Aderant Expert accounting system would be an asset;
- Ability to change intensity to fit a changing work cycle, attention to small and personalized details in relation to individual professional requirements.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.



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