Accounting Clerk

CR Lawyers LLP is a full-service law firm with four offices located in Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay and Ucluelet. We are currently seeking an eager and professional Accounting Clerk for our firm.

Reporting directly to the Accounting Administrator and the Financial Administrator, the Accounting Clerk will be assigned a wide variety of tasks along with day-to-day accounting deliverables. The successful candidate can expect to work in a positive environment that provides training, comradery, and support from both staff and lawyers. CR Lawyers LLP offers an excellent compensation package, group benefits, and a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Assists with:

• Financial month-end processes, which includes ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reviewing journal entries.
• Reviewing general bank accounts and ensure automatic and manual transactions are recorded in QuickBooks Online.
• Trust account transactions.
• Accounts payables and receivables.
• Monthly invoicing.
• Filing PST & GST tax returns. Filing remittances on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Compilation of information for tax return preparation.
• Support for our Conveyancing department on real estate sales and purchases.
• Data entry which includes a review of daily, weekly or monthly statements and ensure transactions are recorded within the firm's software system.

Accounting procedures including, receipting payments, posting to client accounts and cheque preparation.

Back up coverage for the Administration team.

Performing other related duties as assigned according to the needs and requirements of the firm and its clients.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous experience working in accounting or as a bookkeeper.
• Experience with accounting software, specifically QuickBooks online.
• Preference will be given to candidates with legal accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented with sound personal and professional judgement.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including MS Excel, and an aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work well in a deadline driven environment.
• Completion of relevant post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of experience and training is an asset but not required.

This position is a full-time permanent role and will be based in-office Monday to Friday from 8:30-4:30 daily. Schedule flexibility is required and at times, some additional hours may be required to ensure client matters are completed within expected deadlines. The successful candidate should have a valid BC Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle.

We are offering a competitive salary depending on skills and experience along with a benefits package that includes:

• Company events
• Three weeks of vacation time minimum
• Paid sick days
• Daily paid breaks
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply by emailing a copy of their cover letter & resume, in confidence, to , quoting "Accounting Clerk" in the subject line.

For more information about our firm, please visit us online:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person