Job Description

Hicks LeMoine Law is a mid sized law firm located in Amherst Nova Scotia, with branch offices in Sackville, New Brunswick and Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.

Position overview:

The Office Manager/Accounting Manager will work closely with the Partners and be a key member of the leadership team. The ideal candidate is diligent, reliable and excels at multi-tasking. We offer a great opportunity to play a key role on a successful and experienced team.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

- General office administration and oversight.

- Administer all accounting functions, including monthly close processes, financial reporting/analysis, payroll, accounts receivable and payables, and cashflow management and forecasting.

- Compile key financial data.

- Trust account reconciliations and reporting.

- Coordinate annual review engagement and trust audit with external accountants.

- Design and implement internal controls and ensure compliance.

- Prepare reporting to external regulatory bodies.

- Work with external IT consultants and ensure computer networks, software and data management systems are secure and efficient.

- Coordination of recruiting, hiring, and assisting in the training of staff members.

- Assign and monitor administrative responsibilities and tasks among office staff.

- Administer firm benefits plan.

- Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.

- Primary contact for landlord.

- Coordinate maintenance for office equipment and leased space.

Qualifications include:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration with a focus in Accounting, or equivalent experience.

- Five years of successful leadership experience in a similar role.

- Strong organizational and planning skills.

- Law firm management experience an asset, but not required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (pension, group insurance, Y membership)

Contact: ldow@hickslemoine.ca

Job Deadline/Expiry Date: February 28, 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-28