Miller Thomson LLP Looking for Accounting Clerk at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

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We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in the Toronto office.

You will be responsible for providing support to the Toronto & Vaughan accounting teams in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You will assist with accounting systems maintenance and processing trust transactions (deposits, cheques, out-going wires, etc.). You will be required to liaise with lawyers & legal assistants and respond to inquiries in a timely manner as well as support the accounting managers with various projects & ad hoc assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintenance of the Aderant financial system, including but not limited to updating standard hourly rates, general ledger accounts, cost codes, and tax codes. Receive and resolve user support calls relating to Aderant. Troubleshoot problems and work with the IT department as required.
• Respond to a high volume of emails from lawyers & assistants and ensure they are resolved and responded to in a timely manner. Escalate issues and work with the Accounting Team Lead as necessary.
• Provide hands-on support to the Toronto accounting team and process cheques, deposits & out-going wires. Monitor the bank accounts online for incoming wires/EFT’s for both accounts receivable payments and real estate & corporate closing deals. Invest/redeem client trust funds.
• Review and process trust cheque requisitions. Ensure information is complete & accurate including proper authorizations, client matter numbers, codes and client direction. Input information into Aderant and print cheques or prepare out-going wires.
• For out-going wires: log onto the bank’s website and enter wire payment beneficiary details. Email the out-going wire supporting details to the signing officers and request them to approve the wire online. Follow up actively any unapproved wires.
• Provides back-up support with condominium bank reconciliations and helps to clear outstanding balances. Also assists with sorting & depositing cheques received for various condominium projects.
• Assists the Sr. Accounting Manager with lawyer/assistant inquiries, firm insurance renewals and requests from other departments within the firm.
• Various project & ad hoc requests by the other accounting Managers & CFO.

What you’ll bring:

• Completion of an accounting program from college or equivalent work experience in an accounting department.
• Experience working with accounting systems including Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable. Knowledge of Aderant an asset.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Dedication to providing timely and quality work for clients.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prioritization skills in a very busy and multi-faceted environment.
• Must be able to work both as a team player and independently.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events/celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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