Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices. Experience with payroll, bank reconciliation, and accounts receivable is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
· Act as central point of contact for all client and staff bookkeeping related questions
· Entering, monitoring, and paying Accounts Payable
· Reconciling trust and general accounts
· Filing of HST and corporate tax remittances
· Conducting month-end and year-end closures and reporting
· Entering incoming payments and retainers on relevant files
· Reviewing and paying out employee reimbursements
· Reviewing and authorizing outgoing wire payments before approval by a Lawyer
· Maintaining firm insurance
· Handle monitoring and payment of various association fees for the Lawyers and Partners
· Preparing Law Society reports
· Correcting entries and tracking down entries that were not posted
· Support staff in using accounting software
· Assist with Payroll when responsible staff member is out of office
· Assist with transactions on Partnership related accounts
· Liaise with banks when issues arise
· Other general administrative duties
Requirements
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Able to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
· Excellent data entry skills
· Great interpersonal and customer service skills
· Similar experience as a staff accountant or relevant role in accounting
· Familiarity with legal accounting software would be an asset
Why Join Us: Monteith Ritsma Phillips proudly serves Southwestern Ontario and has offices in Stratford, Mitchell, Listowel, and Tavistock. Our wealth of legal experience, combined with a progressive approach to the practice of law ensures that our clients come first. Our experienced and dedicated team of legal professionals ensures high-quality legal services, earning clients' confidence and trust for 175 years of operation.
To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via email to: careers@stratfordlawyers.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment and accommodations are available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stratford, ON N5A 2L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting software: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
- Application deadline: 2024-09-27
