Cash Receipts Administrative Assistant

at  Gowling WLG

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma with a basic knowledge of accounting principles and Microsoft Office Suite
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members and provide outstanding client service.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism in French and English is considered and asset
  The starting range for this role is $45,000 to $48,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.
  Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
  Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Reviewing the remittance inbox on a daily basis to ensure all remittances are matched against incoming payments in a timely manner
• Handling all client vendor/onboarding forms, including supplying requested tax forms as appropriate
• Confirming bank details for clients to ensure smooth payment processing
• Preparing client payment reports as requested
• Monitoring incoming client emails and directing to the appropriate team for handling
• Reviewing the internal cash receipts inbox and handling requests as appropriate
• Providing direct assistance to the Cash Receipts Supervisor and the team as needed