DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.
If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for an Accounting Generalist to join our Finance department and invite you to review the job description.
This is an in-office role, typically 4–5 days per week, with occasional flexibility to work from home.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparing and processing bank deposits, trust cheques, and outgoing wire instructions for transfers and foreign currency conversions;
- Preparing transfers from trust to general operating account to pay invoices;
- Processing file-to-file trust transfers;
- Preparing requests for investment of trust funds, including instructions for deposits, withdrawals, opening and closing of investments;
- Reviewing all trust transactions for compliance with by-laws and firm policies;
- Processing vendor invoices and preparing related payments;
- Reviewing invoices and proformas to ensure necessary approvals obtained;
- Verifying authorization levels for write-offs, reversals and processing these transactions; and
- Other duties as required throughout the Department.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills required;
- Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and consistently meet expectations by providing services beyond expectation;
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals;
- Strong ability to manage multiple internal clients and remain productive within a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment;
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities required;
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions; and
- Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
- Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
- Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the plan and matches staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group RRSP where contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
- Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and acknowledgment of all statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
- Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
- Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
- Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
- Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
