We are looking for a Junior Accountant for our downtown Vancouver office. Our office is in the historic Sun Tower (on the Vancouver Heritage Register) in the “Crosstown” area of downtown Vancouver, with a view of Vancouver Harbour, False Creek and the North Shore Mountains. We are located in an area known for culture, sports, restaurants and boutique shopping, on the same block as the Stadium skytrain station and on several bus and cycling routes.

SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant is responsible for assisting the Senior Accountant with full-cycle accounting and banking, including the preparation of financial statements, and payroll administration. This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who has 3+ years experience with full-cycle accounting, preferably in a law firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee accounting with the accounting team: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, trust accounting and reporting, monthly and quarterly taxes filing/remittance
Handle financial management: Monthly financial reporting with variance analysis, billing and collections, cash flow control, forecasting and budgeting, other financial management functions
Coordinate entering of disbursements; run pre-bills/bills
Answer client enquiries, revise and resend invoices
Prepare performance reports for lawyers’ annual reviews
Ensure lawyers' Law Society fees and insurance are paid
Prepare year-end working papers
Payroll & Benefits Administration: Maintain employee records, and update employee information, prepare and process full cycle payroll, ensure accuracy of benefits, issue ROEs, administer parking and transit
Assist external accountant with the annual financial statements and tax return
Work with the Office Manager to implement internal controls to safeguard assets

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary degree/diploma in accounting, or equivalent experience
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive related work experience
Experience in professional services is considered an asset
Proficient in PCLaw or Soluno an asset
Ability to handle sensitive information
Fluency in English

PERKS

Office in a Beaux-Arts heritage building situated in downtown (http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=5971)
Convenient access by car, bike, or SkyTrain (on same block as Sky Train station, adjacent to parkade, with secure bike room at confluence of major bike routes)
World-class gym and fitness centre in the building (gym and fitness membership included)
Monthly transportation subsidy
Training and professional development budget
Excellent extended medical benefits, including dental and health
Progressive policies on matters such as parental leave, harassment, training and other matters

This position offers competitive salary and benefits as well as education and training opportunities.

Salary commensurate with experience.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply in confidence with a cover letter summarizing your applicable experience and your salary expectation.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site gym
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

VANCOUVER, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

What are is your salary expectations?

Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (required)
full-cycle accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Lidstone & Company Law Corporation

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