Accounting assistant

Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is a full-service law firm based in Richmond, BC, with over 40 years of experience delivering client-oriented legal services. The firm's exceptional legal team works with both businesses and individuals, providing a wide range of solutions with drive and tenacity to protect clients and their interests.

 Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a qualified Bookkeeper and Admin assistant at the Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, Richmond office. The qualified person will be responsible for the day to day needs of trust accounting, bookkeeping data entry and reception relief. The ideal candidate is self motivative and excels at multitasking. Duties include but are not limited to, preparing and verifying trust related transactions, data entry of disbursements and billing, follow up with outstanding accounts, backup for reception, and assisting with admin related duties as needed. Competitive salary and benefits.

 Qualifications

• Proficiency using M365 office, outlook, teams, one note, word and excel
• Advance skills in excel not required but an asset
• General understanding of debits and credits and the ability to reconcile
• General understanding of GST and PST
• General understanding of trust accounting
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Understanding of priorities and the ability to meet deadlines
• ESI / Unity software experience an asset but not required
• Experience working in a Law Office