08 Oct
Whitelaw Twining
Vancouver
Job details
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Pay
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Location
2400-200 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
Benefits
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- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Full job description
Why join us?:
Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full-range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.
We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional,
supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.
Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.
Join us at WT!
We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Vancouver team working with our Accounting team. This position is for a team player who is proactive with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate has a strong client service focus, ability to multi-task, and solid analytical and organizational skills. This position reports to Director of Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out accounts payable including posting invoices, issuing cheques,
reconciling outstanding invoices in accordance with client and firm guidelines;
- Accounts receivable tasks such as charging clients credit cards and posting cheque and electronic payments;
- Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BC Online, LTSA and levies;
- Take on trust-related tasks including depositing and disbursing trust funds in accordance with Law Society rules;
- Prepare and review draft bills and finalize invoices;
- Follow accounting policies and procedures;
- Perform other related duties as required.
What will help you succeed in this role?:
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
- Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Client service oriented and team player;
- Willingness to learn and grow, take on new responsibilities as needed;
- Ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment;
- Knowledge of law firm billing processes and understanding of legal billing software is highly desirable (e.g., Elite or 3E);
- Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.
What we offer:
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 per annum, dependent on individual experience.
Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.
About us:
Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide.
In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.
Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.
Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At Whitelaw Twining and DWF Group,
we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
Background and Reference Checks:
Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.
▶️ Accounting Clerk
🖊️ Whitelaw Twining
📍 Vancouver