About this Opportunity: M M S LLP, is a 5 staff, 3 lawyer litigation firm located in downtown Vancouver. This Bookkeeper position is an independent, one - person responsibility for all aspects of full-cycle law firm accounting, with hybrid and flex hours perfect for someone who is juggling at home family and work responsibilities. Responsibilities include managing AR, AP, bank and trust account reconciliations, managing several accounts, ledgers, trust accounting, and creating invoices with disbursement lists. We encourage daily interactions with other staff about approaching priorities, or having a chat with other friendly staff members looking for a break. Working several days from home can be a goal achieved (with some residual in-house accounting tasks) once the accounts are running smoothly. Our Firm Culture We aim to be connected as a team and promote dignity respect and being valued. If you like to work alone repeating the same tasks without much context, don\xe2\x80\x99t apply. The position promotes an understanding of the details behind transactions. That information comes from interactions with others on our team who approach their day to day work with a focus on collegiality which we feel gives everyone working here a sense of purpose in helping others. We offer a dynamic, collaborative and professional environment, yet we also take time daily to connect with and support each other, and make an effort to celebrate personal and festive events together. Our culture and management style is focused on the promotion of a safe workplace, professional growth and collaboration, over ever increasing demands for productivity and efficiency found elsewhere. The Bookkeeping position has its own physical office. Pay Terms/ Work Environment This position can be contract (if you operate your own business) or as employee. Pay is based on $30-40/hr; working remotely with some minor in-office presence is an option after training and transition to cloud based system is completed. Separate office is available. Employee Benefits include:

• A benefits package for Travel, Life AD&D
• A Healthcare Savings Account for medical/ pharmacy
• Professional Development Courses specific to law firm accounting are funded
• Vacation starts at 3 weeks
• Flexible work Hours and Hybrid/ work from home environment

Responsibilities Include

• Processing of client invoicing and disbursements (includes reviewing of supporting documents/ AP)
• Inputting AP and filing invoices in physical files, producing cheques.
• Processing Payroll semi-monthly with payment to external contractor
• Manage A/R postings and investigations
• Manage G/L on several bank accounts and sub accounts (ie. general, disbursement trust)
• Manage GST/PST/EHT government filings
• Manage any NSF cheques, returned items, direct deposits, service charges etc.
• Manage credit card payments and postings to PCLaw
• Monthly account and G/L reconciliations, review AR/ AP listings and G/L
• WIP reviews and Bank report
• Manage tax account and payments
• Year end statements for external auditor/ accountants
• Managing Trust Account G/L reconciliations and annual Trust Report

Qualifications

• Post -Secondary Education in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years experience in full-cycle general accounting; experience in Law firm Accounting is essential
• MS Office (Excel) and knowledge of accounting software (PC Law highly desired - although we are transitioning to a cloud based system)
• Strong computer technical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• You are self motivated, organized, and independent
• Ability to recognize gaps in knowledge with a desire to learn
• Ability to prioritize multiple or conflicting demands

* Job Schedule Type: Full-time, Flexible Hours compatible with family responsibilities Salary: $30.00-$40.00 per hour; Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

COVID-19 considerations: Vaccination Policy in Effect; masking optional; physical distancing; sick pay and transferable holiday pay. Experience:

• Law Firm Accounting: minimum 1 year

Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Freelance Salary: $30.00-$40.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: Covid 19 Vaccination Policy, paid sick days, physical distancing, masks are is optional Experience:

• Law Firm Accounting: 1 year (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week Salary: $30.00-$40.00 per hour Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6Z 1P5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Law firm accounting software: 1 year (required)
• Law Firm Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6Z 1P5 Expected start date: 2023-04-15