Accounting Clerk

**O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP**

O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP is a sixteen lawyer, full-service law firm, with a well
- established practice located in the heart of Halton Region.

We proudly provide a friendly, team-oriented working environment for our lawyers and staff.

Our commitment to providing excellent client service and our strong involvement in our community have consistently made us Halton’s law firm of choice.

You can be your best here. We are a part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can enhance your career and where your well-being is championed. You are an experienced and a self-driven accounting clerk with an opportunity to join our Accounting department at the law offices in Oakville.

**Job Title**:Accounting Clerk**

**Job Requirements**:

- Self-starter with a minimum of 4+ years working experience in a financial accounting setting with banking administration,
- Professional demeanour and strong organizational, investigative, fact finding, and problem
- solving skills,
- Critical attention to detail,
- Excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills,
- Must be able to work independently, to prioritize assignments and to solve issues with mínimal supervision,
- Ability to work collaboratively,
- Takes initiative and is pro-active and must be able to prioritize own work.,
- Available to work extended hours when required,
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/ Excel) are necessary. Experience with

GhostPractice legal software would be an asset.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepares cheques, bank deposits and monthly bank account reconciliations, including credit card and wire payment processing.
- Adheres to Law Society of Ontario requirements for Trust accounts.
- Accounts/Receivable administration for all accounts including write-offs for unbilled time and disbursements. A/R position is shared by other accounting clerk within the department.
- Posting of invoices as accounts receivable into GhostPractice accounting system. This involves review and reconciliation and requires excellent analytical skills.
- Client collection work as required.
- Enters all sundry disbursements (including transaction levies, tax certificates and research

recoveries) to files for invoicing.
- Verifies internal consistency, completeness and accuracy of accounting documents, making adjustments as required.
- Covers other accounting duties performed by other accounting personnel during vacation/ sick day absences.
- Other accounting functions and duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor and /or

Controller/ Office Manager.

**Job Rewards**: This position is currently a part-time position with the potential to transition into a full-time role. A competitive salary, paid vacation, health insurance plan benefits and company retirement program matching.

If you are interested in this role in our firm, please forward your resume in confidence to:
**Peter Denesi**

**Controller/Office Manager**

**O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP**

**Barristers & Solicitors**

700 Kerr Street

Oakville, ON, L6K 3W5

Fax: (905) 842-2460

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $35,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oakville, ON L6K 3W5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person