Accounting Manager

Job title: Accounting Manager

Company: Recruitment Partners

Job description: Accounting ManagerOur client is searching for an Accounting Manager to join their team. This role will be responsible for managing a team of finance professionals and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, primarily for the Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver offices. A successful candidate will provide oversight in a number of areas, including funds held in trust, banking, taxation and accounts payable. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance.Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Review monthly trust and operating bank reconciliations
• Review daily cheques, wires and deposits for operating and trust bank accounts
• Review and approve electronic wire transactions
• Assist with bank account user administration
• Back-up coverage for trust accounting desk
• Prepare BC and Alberta trust filings and Law Society reporting
• Prepare periodic internal trust reporting requirements
• Assist with onboarding of new lawyers
• Respond to stop payments, void cheques, payment inquiries
• Respond to trust inquiries
• Assist with general ledger coding inquiries
• Review and approve invoices and expense reimbursements
• Reviewing statements and provide guidance regarding reconciliation of deposit accounts
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Maintain users in certain third party systems used by the firm
• Review and remit government tax remittances

Your strengths include:

• Degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent is preferred
• 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of trust accounting rules in accordance with the Law Society of Alberta and British Columbia
• Experience with supervising a team of professionals
• Ability to deal with highly confidential material
• Strong organizational and administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of an integrated accounting system is considered an asset
• Experience in a professional services firm considered an asset
• Experience with electronic payment methods for accounts payable is considered an asset
• Experience with accounting system implementations or upgrades is considered an asset

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Eric Motuzas.Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.Accounting & Finance – Engineering – Sales & Operations – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – TechnologyContact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:40:49 GMT

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