Accounting Technician (NOC 12200) Full Time

Position: Accounting Technician (NOC 12200)
Company: Slater Vecchio LLP (dba Slater Vecchio)
Address: PO Box 10445 Pacific Centre North, 18th Floor 777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K4
Terms of Employment: Permanent, full time
Wage: $64,000 CAD per year
Benefits: Group benefits/extended health, long term disability coverage, life insurance and AD&D.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Language: English
Location of Work: 18th Floor 777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K4

Job Requirements:
1) Min. one year of accounting experience;
2) Must have completed a college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field, or finished two years of a recognized professional accounting program;
3) Strong MS Office (Excel) skills;
4) High proficiency in Proclaim Accounts;
5) Familiarity with Amicus and Primafact;‎
6) Online banking – domestic and international wires;
7) Basic understanding of Law Society BC Trust Accounting Rules and Regulations;
8) Basic understanding of Sales Taxes: GST, BC-PST, QST
9) Detail oriented, methodical, well organized, with quick and efficient data entry skills;
10) Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is essential for effective communication in this role.

Job Duties:
• Prepare contingency accounts;
• Prepare time based accounts;
• Process, post, and finalize client accounts;
• Review lawyer’s undertakings;
• Process pooled trust account deposits;
• Arrange payments made from trust accounts;
• Review and prepare electronic transfers made from trust accounts;
• Coordinate with firm partners to collect signatures for cheques/electronic transfer forms;
• Maintain physical and electronic records;
• Respond to questions that arise from billings;
• Observe Law Society rules for funds held in trust;
• Collect and remit trust administration fees;
• Close files;
• Process and monitor accounts receivables; and
• Assist the team with various special projects.

How to apply: Please send resume AND cover letter by email to mrumlena@slatervecchio.com with subject line “Accounting Technician”.