Accounts Receivable Clerk – Hybrid

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
Job ID: 74541
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia – Hybrid

Overview:
On behalf of our esteemed legal client, we are seeking a hybrid Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their professional services firm. Previous law firm and/or professional services experience is preferred. The position supports a vibrant and medium sized team in the accounting department and will have exposure to various areas of accounting. This is a permanent full-time position with excellent benefits. Salary is $60-67K + RRSP, 3 weeks holiday and 12 personal days!

What you will be doing:

• Issuing monthly accounts receivable packages
• Generating monthly reminder statements
• Generating monthly WIP reports and maintaining cleanup of WIP
• Processing accounts receivable write-offs, as needed
• Working closely with the accounts committee, including updating and preparing electronic packages for monthly meetings
• Liaising with lawyers, assistants, and clients regarding accounts receivable and collections
• Updating collection notes
• Maintaining Stop Work Orders (SWO) for accounts receivable
• Providing vacation backup and additional accounting support to Accounting team, with cross-training provided for all positions, including accounts payable and trust
• Other accounting-related tasks or projects, as required

What you must have:

• In progress or completion of post-secondary education in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 1 year of accounts receivable experience, experience in a professional services environment considered a strong asset
• Collections knowledge and experience considered an asset
• Advanced technical skills including Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience with Elite 3E or equivalent accounting software experience considered an asset
• Aptitude for working with numbers and technology
• Commitment to providing first-rate level of knowledge and prompt quality service to internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately
• Ability to develop and build strong relationships and rapport with lawyers and legal assistants
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality and accurate work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
• Solid problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to learn and to adapt to changing demands
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
• A high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the firm, its clients and billing matters
• Professional, positive and can-do attitude

Salary/Rate Range: $60,000 – $67,000