senior accountant
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June 07, 2024
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Dolden Wallace Folick LLP
Job details
_*Canada?s National Specialty Insurance Firm*_
Dolden Wallace Folick LLP (?Dolden?) is a high performance law firm that practices insurance related litigation throughout Canada, with a focus on claims emanating from specialty lines of Insurance. Our goal is to be the law firm of choice for insurers and their Canadian based litigation claims. Dolden has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top Insurance Defence firms in Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Toronto and Guelph.
We are committed to encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and for each partner, employee and client to feel included and respected.
We strive to attract, retain and promote employees who are the best at what they do and who reflect the diversity of the communities where we live and work, particularly for those who have been historically excluded from, and under-represented in, the practice of law.
We offer a dynamic, challenging and collaborative work environment that provides you with the opportunity to make decisions and influence results. If you are interested in making your mark and contributing to the overall success of our team, this is a perfect time to apply.
Our firm continues to grow, so we are currently searching for a *Senior Accountant* to join our *Toronto *office.
This newly created role will involve leading our growing accounting team while providing support to our COO and Finance Committee. Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for the management of day-to-day departmental activities along with the development and implementation of workflow efficiencies, budgets and reporting.
*About you:*
You are a leader, mentor and team player. You are results oriented and passionate about finding more efficient and effective ways to work. You enjoy a fast paced environment and contributing to and celebrating the successes of the team. Your congenial personality allows you to easily break down barriers and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
*Key Responsibilities:*
· Prepare monthly financial statements
· Reconcile monthly trust and general bank accounts
· Prepare month-end GL account reconciliations and journal entries
· Post and process financial transactions
· Prepare PST, GST, EHT, Worksafe BC, and TAF returns
· Administer Partner draws
· Manage the monthly billing processes and related documents
· Prepare annual Law Society of BC Trust Report
· Work with our external accountants on year-end reporting
· Ensure compliance with law society trust rules
· Liaise with external service providers, auditors, banks, and other professionals
· Support the management team on financial reporting and budgeting
· Provide cross-training and support for all accounting functions
· Lead and mentor the accounting team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
· Develop and oversee internal controls, and day-to-day accounting functions
· Completing ad hoc projects as requested by management
· Other duties as assigned
*The ideal candidate would have:*
· Professional accounting designation (CPA), preferred
· Intermediate level of progressive accounting experience
· A minimum of 5 years experience mentoring a team
· A minimum of 5 years experience in a law firm environment
· Strong full-cycle accounting skills
· Advanced knowledge of Elite 3E or similar ERP software and SQL
· Advanced technical proficiency
· Advanced knowledge of BC Law Society Trust Accounting Rules
· Advanced knowledge of BC Law Society and Ontario Law Society rules
· Analytical in nature, efficient, self-motivated, and has exceptional attention to detail
· Creatively solves problems, make decisions, facilitates and manages deadlines.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
· Ability to work under pressure with a calm demeanor
· Aptitude to work collaboratively and indepe
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LocationToronto, ON
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Salary$80,000 to $150,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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