Hiring a Bookkeeper/Receptionist for Smaller Law Firm on West Broadway in Vancouver

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Our client has provided legal services to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for over 45 years and is looking to fill a permanent full-time bookkeeper/reception hybrid position they have open. The successful candidate will already have law firm experience with an understanding of trust accounting. This role will handle the day-to-day process of keeping full, accurate and up to date business records of the financial transactions of the firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a six line switchboard
  • Assigning mail
  • Day to day recording of all trust and general account transactions
  • Preparing and posting of the Statements of Account (fee billings)
  • Maintaining client’s trust ledger, accounts receivable sub-ledger and accounts payable accounts
  • Bank Deposits
  • Processing bills
  • Periodic overview of file balances
  • Daily preparation of trust cheques including, obtaining appropriate signatures
  • Printing and distribution of cheques
  • Filing
  • Data entry and posting
  • Processing monthly payables.
  • All other necessary duties to ensure the department runs smoothly

Qualifications and Required Skills:

  • 3+ years of law firm accounting experience
  • Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Proficient in PCLaw
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Strong verbal and written communication and strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Do your skills and experience match this job description? Please send your resume today!

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