Trust Coordinator

Job title: Trust Coordinator

Company: Gowling WLG

Job description: ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it – we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values – The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different – in all that we do.Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.PROFILEWe are looking for an Accounting Trust Clerk to join our team. Working in a team environment, our Accounting Trust Clerk will support trust transactions for the Calgary Office in compliance with the Law Society of Alberta.The successful candidate will provide overall support to key stakeholders for all trust transactions while bringing excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and utmost professionalism to the role.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing and recording incoming and outgoing trust transactions in our financial management system.
• Preparing outgoing trust payments by cheque or wire transfer using online banking platforms for multiple banks.
• Coordinating with Partners, Legal Assistants and Finance Management, the release of trust funds to successfully close deals.
• Liaising with banks and Partners to ensure trust funds are appropriately invested and redeemed when requested, including handling deposits, wires, investments, trust fund payouts.
• Obeying strict internal control policies to mitigate both external and internal risks and threats facing the Firm, such as the Law Society.
• Identifying potentially fraudulent and abnormal requests.
• Responding to general inquiries from both internal and external sources about policies, procedures, deadlines, and status of trust transactions.
• Ensuring timely clearing of unapplied funds.
• Assisting with the return of dormant trust accounts

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma is required, with a preference for post-secondary education;
• 3 – 5 years related work experience, preferably in a professional services work environment.
• Knowledge of accounting software and banking procedures; basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert accounting system will be considered an asset.
• Aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner;
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work products under tight timelines;
• Handle stress in a business-appropriate manner;
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information;
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals;
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:53:28 GMT

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