Our client, a well-established Vancouver-based litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Accountant to join its team. The firm is recognized for its expertise in complex litigation matters and offers a collaborative, professional environment where employees are valued and supported.
This is a hands-on bookkeeping position with a strong emphasis on law firm trust accounting and compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including trust accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing support, and maintaining accurate financial records.
A key component of this role involves ensuring trust accounting records are accurate, properly documented, and maintained in accordance with applicable Law Society of British Columbia requirements.
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Manage the firm's day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, deposits, cheques, EFTs, general ledger transactions, and client payments.
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Administer trust accounting processes, including trust receipts, disbursements, transfers, client trust ledgers, and monthly trust reconciliations.
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Investigate and resolve accounting and trust discrepancies, including negative client balances, outstanding trust items, posting errors, and potential shortages.
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Review trust transfers and payments to ensure sufficient funds, appropriate authorization, and supporting documentation.
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Prepare monthly financial statements, budget comparison reports, and CRA remittances.
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Generate and review accounts receivable reports, assist with collections, and respond to inquiries regarding client balances, retainers, and payments.
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Maintain accurate accounting records within the firm's accounting system and ensure transactions are correctly allocated to clients and matters.
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Support lawyers and administrative staff with accounting-related inquiries and reporting requirements.
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Minimum 3 years of accounting experience within a law firm environment.
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Strong knowledge of trust accounting principles and Law Society trust compliance requirements.
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Experience with legal accounting software such as ProLaw, PCLaw, CosmoLex, or similar platforms.
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Strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and Microsoft Excel skills.
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Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
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Ability to identify, investigate, and appropriately escalate accounting discrepancies.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Accounting, bookkeeping, or related education/certification is considered an asset; relevant legal accounting experience is equally valued.
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Competitive salary with annual compensation reviews
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Extended health and dental coverage
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Life and AD&D insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Group RRSP with employer matching
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Health & Wellness Account
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Flexible work arrangements
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Parental leave top-up program
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Regular firm social events and team activities
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal accounting professional who enjoys working in a professional services environment and has a strong understanding of trust accounting and compliance requirements.
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