Boughton Law Looking for Senior Accountant at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Boughton Law is a Vancouver-based law firm. Organizations of all sizes and structures as well as individuals rely on us for their business, dispute resolution, personal and public sector related legal matters.

Who We Are Looking For

Are you looking for the next opportunity in your finance career? We want to hear from you if you are a dynamic and motivated individual with strong working knowledge of full cycle accounting procedures. You will be responsible for a wide variety of key responsibilities within the accounting function of the firm. This role reports to the Controller.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including monthly reconciliations and journal entry postings

Prepare monthly reports and conduct appropriate analysis

Review client invoices at month-end

Prepare ad hoc reports as required

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Assist in preparation of the annual budget

Assist with year-end reconciliations / working papers

Monitor operating budget throughout the year, investigator and report variances

Back-up support for Trust Accountant and other members of the accounting team as needed (e.g. A/P, A/R. collections)

Perform other duties and special projects as required

Qualifications

Professional Accounting Designation (CA/CA/CMA) or pursuing a designation

Minimum 5+ Years’ experience in the accounting field

Minimum 2+ years’ experience at a comparable level of responsibility

Strong working knowledge of full cycle accounting procedures and principles, up to and including financial statement preparation and year-end close

Comfortable dealing with all levels of an organization

Well organized and able to manage time effectively

Excellent English oral and written skills

Familiar with billing/invoicing processes in a legal environment

Strong computer skills, particularly MS Excel

Able to work independently with minimal instructions and as part of a team

What You Can Expect From Us

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health benefits for employees and family members

Wellness subsidy

A matching pension program

Flexible work arrangements

An annual education/tuition allowance

Personal and flex days for personal appointments and commitments

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus program