Accounting Clerk

As a full service law firm with a history of over 150 years in Vancouver, Richards Buell Sutton LLP (RBS) is committed to providing the highest standard of service to our clients, and strives to be one of the top employers in BC!  RBS also have a busy Guildford office, in Surrey.

RBS is looking for an Accounting Clerk, to add to our Vancouver accounting team.   As we prepare to ‘go live’ with a major accounting software conversion, we are looking to add this role to our department, to ensure that we have enough support for this major project and going forward.

Duties include:

• prepare and distribute reports
• post accounts payable
• post various entries
• assist with billing (Elite 3E)
• post bill payments (A/R) including credit card payments, EFT’s and general deposits (back up)
• prepare general and trust cheques (back up) and post related entries
• prepare bank deposits and related banking tasks (back up)
• filing, photocopying, scanning, closing accounting files/sending to storage
• respond to various requests in a timely manner for internal (lawyers and staff) and external clients
• Other bookkeeping and administrative tasks and projects as required

Experience and competencies include:

• prioritize and manage a high volume of work in a very fast paced environment
• possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• possess excellent internal and external customer service skills
• proficient in MS Office, primarily Outlook & Excel
• knowledge of accounting software, accounting principles and accounts payable/receivable
• preferred experience working in a law firm or other professional services
• preferred experience with The Law Society of BC Trust Accounting rules

The ideal candidate must be professional, flexible, able to withstand pressure, able to prioritize and, be able to multitask.  You are able to work independently but must also work well as part of a team. Must be a problem-solver and possess a very strong attention to detail.  This can be an extremely fast faced environment with tight deadlines, at times. The successful candidate must be operating at a high level and be expeditious albeit cautious, with their work output. A great attitude and sense of humor is a must!  A certification or designation in Accounting is preferred, as is legal and/or professional services experience.

Come join the RBS Team!  Only successful candidates will be contacted – thank you for your interest!