Accounting Clerk, Accounting 2+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid)

Job Details

Description

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Lerners is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting team in the Toronto office. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of previous experience working in accounts payable/receivable and general accounting procedures. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and process accounts payable for overhead related costs for all entities in accordance with firm policies and within deadlines
• Process firm credit cards and expense reports, ensuring all necessary backup is provided, and follow up with lawyers and staff as needed
• Daily bank reconciliations and deposits
• Complete vendor code set ups
• Process various disbursements on files
• Set up wires
• Process client in voices
• Provide assistance/back-up support as required to others within the department
• Other special projects as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures
• 2 years’ related experience, preferably within a law firm
• Proficient knowledge of Elite 3E would be an asset
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills
• Strong ability to ensure all firm policies and control procedures are met
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Must have initiative and ability to work within a team setting as well as independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Working Conditions

• The functions of this role requires an assigned back up. Vacation time will need to be set in accordance with your back up.
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work overtime if requested
• Working within a professional office setting
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal by May 14, 2024. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.

Lerners LLP is a barrier-free workplace. Additional accommodations are available to support potential applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Should you require accommodations, please contact humanresources@lerners.ca.

Lerners LLP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace and encourages participation from all qualified applicants without discrimination.

Benefits Of Working At Lerners

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary: Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Benefits

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program