Bilingual Accounting Clerk

at  Whitelaw Twining

Why join us?:
Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto providing a full range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.
We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive, and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.
Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.

JOIN US AT WT!

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Vancouver team to support the Accounting department. This position is ideal for a team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out accounts payable including posting invoices, issuing cheques, reconciling outstanding invoices in accordance with client and firm guidelines;
• Accounts receivable tasks such as charging clients credit cards and posting cheque and electronic payments;
• Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BC Online, LTSA and levies;
• Take on trust-related tasks including depositing and disbursing trust funds in accordance with Law Society rules;
• Prepare and review draft bills and finalize invoices;
• Follow accounting policies and procedures;
• Perform other related duties as required.

What will help you succeed in this role?:

• Bilingual English/French
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Client service oriented and team player;
• Willingness to learn and grow, take on new responsibilities as needed;
• Ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of law firm billing processes and understanding of legal billing software is highly desirable (e.g., Elite or 3E);
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.

What we offer:
Salary Range for this role is 45k-55k per year.
Benefits & Perks We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include

• a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
• an annual education/tuition allowance;
• flexible health and dental coverage;
• long term disability insurance;
• personal days to help balance outside commitments;
• employee assistance program;
• monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• casual day every Friday

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.
About us:
Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.
Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community

Responsibilities:

• Carry out accounts payable including posting invoices, issuing cheques, reconciling outstanding invoices in accordance with client and firm guidelines;
• Accounts receivable tasks such as charging clients credit cards and posting cheque and electronic payments;
• Post disbursements such as Copitrak, BC Online, LTSA and levies;
• Take on trust-related tasks including depositing and disbursing trust funds in accordance with Law Society rules;
• Prepare and review draft bills and finalize invoices;
• Follow accounting policies and procedures;
• Perform other related duties as required

What will help you succeed in this role?:

• Bilingual English/French
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Client service oriented and team player;
• Willingness to learn and grow, take on new responsibilities as needed;
• Ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of law firm billing processes and understanding of legal billing software is highly desirable (e.g., Elite or 3E);
• Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable