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The Opportunity
Do you enjoy working and learning within multiple disciplines of accounting? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment in which you are challenged to think of new ways to do things?
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting and Finance team in our Halifax office for an eighteen (18) month term position. The incumbent will provide high quality accounts payable, receivable and trust support within our firm; working to ensure all internal and external clients receive the highest level of client service.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining all daily processing and inquiries related to:
- Accounts Payable: firm member expense reports and vendor invoices
- Accounts Receivable: cash receipts, including incoming client calls
- Trust: disbursements, deposits, investments, bank wires
- Prepare bank reconciliations;
- Assist with support tasks, including filing; and,
- Perform other duties as required.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Diploma in Finance Accounting, or Business;
- Minimum two years of related experience;
- Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Excel with exceptional attention to detail; and,
- Experience with Elite 3E and/or Chrome River; knowledge of provincial law society trust account rules and experience working in a professional services environment will be considered an asset.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.
Our People
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
Collective Social Responsibility
We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.
Environmental Stewardship
Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
This role offers a competitive compensation package including firm-paid health and dental benefits as well as vacation and sick time.