Trust Accounting Clerk
Trust Accounting Clerk
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Job Description
Job Posting: Trust Clerk
Location: Surrey Canada
Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Type: Fulltime
Salary Range: $55000.00 $65000.00
WHO WE ARE
Our client is the Fraser Valley’s leading law firm boasting a team of more than 35 talented lawyers and 70 excellent support staff. They are looking for a FullTime Trust Clerk to support their accounting department with the goal of providing highquality assistance to their lawyers and staff.
WHY YOU’LL WANT TO WORK WITH US
Our client asks a lot of their people so they strive to give a lot in return. The expected salary range for this role is $55000 $65000. In addition to a competitive salary here are some benefits of working with our client:
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended medical dental vision critical illness and life insurance coverages as well as an employee assistance program. Sick and personal leave days are also provided.
- Plan for Your Future: Eligibility to participate in the group RRSP program after one year with a portion of contributions matched.
- Develop Your Skills: Tuition reimbursement for successful applicants to the continuing education program for further lawrelated skills training.
- Location: Highly accessible office location (directly adjacent to the Gateway SkyTrain station) with an onsite fitness facility.
- Additional Comforts: Casual dress code on Fridays early leave before long weekends and all summer weekends and regular social functions.
WHO YOU ARE
To be considered for this role our client needs you to possess the following attributes:
- Education: Working towards a recognized certificate degree or completion of Accounting Courses.
- Skills: Experience with Microsoft® Office applications superior organizational time management and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are also required. Experience with Unity (formerly EsiLaw) is considered an asset.
- Characteristics: Strong analytical skills selfmotivated problemsolver willingness to take direction and seek instruction high degree of accuracy with attention to detail proactive selfstarter positive and energetic attitude understanding of the importance of discretion and client confidentiality calm under pressure and eager to take on challenges.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will be an integral part of the accounting team critical to the success of the lawyers at the firm. You will be responsible for:
Trust Accounting:
- Issuing trust cheques and trust transfers
- Managing trust account transactions (deposits withdrawals) including wire transfers EFTs and cheques
- Managing trust investment accounts including creating opening and closing these accounts
- Monitoring all pooled trust accounts and following up on unclaimed deposits
- Monitoring PTT withdrawals and posting accordingly
- Posting TAF and preparing quarterly remittances to the Law Society of BC
- Tracking and reporting any trust errors to the Law Society of BC
- Managing term deposits
- Preparing CDIC letters
- Ensuring compliance with Law Society Rules and firm policies
- Following up with lawyers and staff on any inactive trusts
ABOUT ARLYN RECRUITING
Arlyn Recruiting partners with top law firms across Canada to help candidates secure ideal opportunities based on their education skills and career ambitions. Applications can be submitted through the Arlyn Recruiting website or by emailing a resume directly to . This service is 100% free and confidential for job seekers. Arlyn Recruiting supports candidates’ success through experience knowledge and strong relationships.
Employment Type
Full Time
