Senior Accountant- 16 Month Contract

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 85,000 to 95,000 per year

Job Description

If you’re an accounting professional who is looking for challenging and rewarding work with an established and growing company, then look no further! Bring your full-cycle accounting experience, background in a legal services environment and strong client service skills to this full-time permanent opening with one of Western Canada’s most well-respected and recognized law firms based in downtown Vancouver.

What’s In It For You

An annual salary in the $85-95K range, based on the skills and experience you bring to this role. You’ll also enjoy comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, LTD, a flexible work policy, and a team-oriented and collegial environment with events throughout the year. Plus, if you have your CPA designation then the firm will pay your membership fees!

What You’ll Do

Oversee all trust accounting functions
Assist with bill processing including posting, managing trust transfers, write-offs, etc.
Prepare month-end general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries
Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
Review weekly accounts payable runs
Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting
Responsible for regulatory reporting requirements incusing PST, GST, EHT and WCB
Oversee billing and accounting-related escalation matters

What You Bring

Minimum 2 years of experience as an accounting in the legal industry
Atleast 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Completion of or currently enrolled in the CPA program
In-depth knowledge and experience with trust accounting practices
Strong computer proficiency including advanced Excel skills, experience with Word and Outlook, and accounting software (Acumin preferred)
Excellent communication and client service skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills

About Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours

Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours is one of Vancouver's most well-established and successful recruitment firms. We recruit top-quality candidates for some of the most high-profile companies in the lower mainland. Our specialty areas are Administrative Support, Accounting & Finance, Legal Support, Call Centre and Customer Services Office Administrative Recruitment, Temporary Office Administrative Staffing, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Logistics, Legal Assistants & Paralegals, PR & Communications, Sales & Account Executives, Marketing & Communications, IT & Network Support and Management & Professional placement.