Accounting Analyst

Job title: Accounting Analyst

Job description: Description :

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest growing national business law firms, with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Toronto, Markham, Vaughan and Montréal. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to join our Vancouver office.

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Analyst will be responsible for over-seeing the day-to-day functions of the Vancouver office accounting department. Work on local and national projects that relate to the accounting department and the accounting system. The incumbent will also provide coverage and back-up to AP Clerk, Trust Accountant and Billing Clerk during peak periods.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

• All day to day accounting tasks, routine monthly and year-end journal entries, standard reports (financial and statistical), monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Monthly trust account reconciliations.
• Manages national credit card receivable processing, posting and reconciling.
• Manages local projects related to the Accounting department and works closely with the national accounting staff on firm wide projects.
• Assists Lawyers & Assistants with questions & issues related to their stats, Dashboards and Aderant. Works with national accounting to resolve issues.
• Provides coverage & assistance to staff during peak workload & vacation periods.
• Assist with annual/ Law Society/Trust audits

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Legal College Diploma or University degree in Accounting plus 5 to 10 years related work experience. Supervisory experience an asset.
• Experience with various financial accounting systems, preferably Aderant
• Very good command of Excel and MS Office
• General understanding of Accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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