The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for general accounting procedures, including but not limited to trust accounting, accounts receivable, billing, and client file management.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of bank deposits, wire transfers, EFT and credit card payments
- Posting and reconciling daily deposits
- Trust account transactions, administered in accordance with the Law Society Rules and Regulations (i.e., deposits, posting, issuance of cheques, etc.)
- Administer client trust investments
- Filing
- Assist with other projects as required
Qualifications:
- Completed post-secondary education in accounting or a related field
- Minimum one year of financial clerical experience including various reconciliations
- Familiarity with financial software, for example Simply Accounting
- Proficient with MS Excel
- Detail-oriented with a high accuracy rate
Skills Required:
- Outstanding client service
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with various levels of staff
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities