A/r Clerk

What We Do.
Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.
We are part of the IPH Group, a network of member firms working throughout ten IP jurisdictions, with clients in more than 25 countries. IPH member firms employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over 1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. IPH supports a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.
We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.
The Opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our national Finance team. In this role you will work with the team to process basic payments in an efficient and timely manner.
Responsibilities.
- Process basic incoming wires and post payments to client accounts.
- Correspond with clients to request missing information on their accounts
- Assist the AR Specialists with administrative tasks, including invoice copies and sending statements
- Establish and maintain effective cooperate working relationships with colleagues
- Other duties necessary to support the Finance team, as assigned

Qualifications, competencies and experience.
- College Diploma or University degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Related work experience in finance or in an administrative support role would be an asset
- Strong MS Excel skills including Pivot tables, formulas, etc
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive

LI-HYBRID
Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

- A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
- A flexible benefits program;
- Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
- Employee referral program.

Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.