Job Description

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Lerners is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting team in the London office. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of previous experience working in accounts payable/receivable, general accounting procedures, be driven and able to work with minimal supervision. The role requires a client-oriented individual with the ability to meet all client deadlines in a timely and accurate fashion. As an Accounting Clerk, you will need the ability to manage multiple priorities as well as demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. The Accounting Clerk works autonomously on day-to-day matters, establishing own priorities but adhering to firm operating policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will also enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required. This is a replacement role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and process accounts payable for overhead related costs for all entities in accordance with firm policies and within deadlines;
• Process firm credit cards and expense reports while ensuring that all of the required backup has been provided. Follow up with lawyers and staff as necessary.
• Process administrative tasks in 3E (ie. change of lawyer forms)
• Complete vendor code set ups;
• Process various disbursements on files;
• Provide assistance/back-up support as required to others within the department;
• Other special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have working knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures;
• 2 years’ related experience, preferably within a law firm;
• Proficient knowledge of Elite 3E would be an asset;
• Experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills are necessary;
• Strong ability to ensure all firm policies and control procedures are met;
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills;
• Must have initiative and ability to work within a team setting as well as independently;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Flexibility to work overtime if requested.

Working Conditions

• The functions of this role requires an assigned back up. Vacation time will need to be set in accordance with your back up
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to work overtime if requested
• Working within a professional office setting

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $50,000.00 - $73,200.00

Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

Benefits:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program