Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

$70-100k

Vancouver BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment are currently partnered with one the most well-respected and recognized law practices in Western Canada as they look to hire a Senior Accountant. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience within the legal industry. A bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or finance is the minimum educational requirement. Candidates with a CPA designation will be given preference. The employer provides a hybrid work arrangement to support a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trust accounting to ensure full compliance with Law Society of BC regulations.
• Lead the billing process, including posting, trust transfers, WIP review, and managing write-offs, while coordinating with the Billing Coordinator and AR Specialist to complete the monthly billing cycle efficiently.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries at month-end.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review accounts payable for weekly payment runs.
• Handle regulatory reporting obligations, such as PST, GST, EHT, and WCB.
• Generate financial reports and assist senior leadership with budgeting as needed.
• Establish and uphold best practices for accounting procedures.
• Address and resolve escalated billing and accounting issues.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of accounting experience in the legal sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus on accounting or finance.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is preferred.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with trust accounting principles.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Word and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Acumin.
• Familiarity with document management systems, such as Worldox, is an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative internal and external relationships.
• Outstanding client service abilities.
• Proven discretion in handling confidential information.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.