Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk with proven experience in a high-volume payable environment to join our team as soon as possible. This role is located at our downtown Edmonton office with hours of work as Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hours/week).
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance and is a self-starter who learns quickly with high attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and outstanding customer service.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma supplemented by an Accounting Certificate or Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years of relative experience in a high-volume payables environment, preferably in a law firm
• Knowledge of 3E Elite and / or ERP software
• Familiarity with electronic payment systems
• Successful completion of all tasks related to accounts payable processing, verification and reconciliation of transactions including cheques, invoices, and cheque requisitions
• Employee expense reimbursements
• Company credit card reconciliations and follow-up
• Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite; Excel skills are an asset
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently (additional languages are an asset)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in gathering data and compiling information
• Communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Sound analytical, judgment and decision-making skills
• Dependable and reliable, earning the confidence and respect of stakeholders
• High ethical standards, understanding, and integrity in relation to the importance of confidentiality
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently, and acting as backup for other team members

WHO WE ARE

Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 135 years with a work environment that encourages and supports ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and outside education.
Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other and to the community at large.

• Extended health & dental
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Pension contribution matching
• Paid time off in addition to annual vacation
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• “Dress for Your Day” dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)
• Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid