Bookkeeper

You will work as an integral part of a 2 person accounting department in an established downtown Victoria law firm. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of previous law firm accounting experience, preferably using PCLaw software.

Responsibilities:

• Post various client expenses including BCOnline/myLTSA charges, E-conveyance fees, couriers, faxes and other miscellaneous client charges
• Cost recovery system import
• Process general and trust account transactions including invested trust
• Reconcile monthly all of the law office’s bank account statements and maintain files on each
• Post client accounts receivable payments
• Prepare and make bank deposits
• Process accounts payable and maintain vendor accounts
• Assist in organizing and maintaining accurate records for required retention periods
• Manage all transactions in accordance with the Law Society rules and regulations
• Provide relief coverage during supervisor absences
• Assist staff and lawyers with accounting system training, interpreting accounting reports, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years law firm accounting experience
• Some education related to accounting theory and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with MS Office products with emphasis on Excel
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Willingness to take direction and seek instructions
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle tight deadlines
• Diplomacy and patience in dealing with staff and clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Cook Roberts LLP has protocols in place following the Provincial Health Order.

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-09-26