Accountant

Hira Rowan LLP is a boutique downtown law firm involved in the practice of high-profile matters including commercial/civil litigation, regulatory litigation, criminal matters and public inquiries. We are currently recruiting for a full time Accountant with more than 5 years of bookkeeping experience. This is an in office position downtown.

General Accountability

Reporting directly to the firm’s partners, the Accountant has the responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day accounting needs as well as working so some Office Managerial and human resources matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly billings
• Accounts Payable, Receivables
• Payroll and Benefits
• Trust Accounting and filings
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations and monitor the bank accounts
• Prepare and file GST, PST, TAF and Worksafe
• Prepare Year ends for accountants.
• Prepare, post and deliver bank deposits, manage petty cash and lawyer expenses
• General Office Administration, including liaising with third party service providers
• Organize, track, and manage various expenses including office supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Professional daily interaction with clients, lawyers and legal assistants

Qualifications

• Completion of college program in accounting or bookkeeping and/or courses in accounting/bookkeeping
• At least 5 years’ experience with A/P, A/R, bank and G/L reconciliations
• Payroll experience, including Ceridian
• Experience with The Law Society of BC (specifically handling trust and trust reporting)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient with PC Law, Sage Accounting
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure, comfortable with evolving priorities and multi-tasking to meet deadlines

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to: sirvine@hirarowan.com

We thank all applicants who apply, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted