The Staff Accountant is a mid level accounting role within RG’s Accounting team. The role requires a good foundation in accounting principles. Our Staff Accountant has specific core duties assigned to them, but is also able to support the entire team by providing key assistance for each accounting function depending on the monthly or year cycle.
This role requires a high amount of flexibility and ability to pivot on short notice. Integrity, transparency, impeccable attention to detail and general knowledge of accounting procedures are an essential part of this role along with the ability to build effective relationships across the Firm and very specifically within the accounting team is essential to this position.
Job skills testing will be required as part of the recruitment process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Duties
Trust Accounting
Responsible for trust accounting with guidance of Director; this includes reviewing and posting trust deposits.
Regular review of trust accounts.
Accounts Receivable
Responsible for daily deposit (EFT, cheque, credit card).
Review and maintain all documentation relevant to the deposit.
Report to Director on any discrepancies or issues.
Update Director regularly on deposit status.
Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
General
Prepares month-end GL account reconciliations and journal entries.
Assists with statutory filings as needed.
Assists the Director of Finance with performing day-to-day accounting functions and any other duties as required.
Support and Back/up Duties
In order to have an efficient and well-resourced team, the Staff Accountant will learn other roles so as to be able to provide back-up to those roles and assist during high volume periods.
Assists in all areas of the billing cycle as needed
Assists in all areas of the payable cycle as needed
Assists in all areas of client collections as needed
Assists with the monitoring of the AP and AR inbox
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or similar, or a 2 year diploma in accounting, or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting and/or a combination of AP, AR, billing, or other relevant experience, within a professional services environment.
Law firm experience is preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Technical:
Knowledge of accounting software, experience with Acumin is an asset.
Knowledge of trust accounting principles.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps, particularly Excel.
Computer savvy with an ability to learn various computer programs quickly.
Professional:
Communication: Able to communicate concisely and clearly in both written and verbal communications. Excellent oral and written English language proficiency including the ability to compose and edit correspondence.
Professionalism: Able to act with integrity and respect at all times with clients and RG team members and takes ownership of work and responsibilities.
Adaptability: Able to adjust and keep up with change and growth.
Time Management: Able to prioritize workload and stick to deadlines while maintaining a work/life balance.
Teamwork: Able to collaborate with other team members with RG’s cooperative and team sharing model.
