Purpose Driven Accounting Coordinator

About macushlaw
macushlaw is a high-performance purpose driven boutique B Corp law firm. We provide high quality, strategic, proportionate, timely and ethical advice to purpose-driven organizations.. Our client base consists of impact enterprises, housing providers, non-profits, charities, First Nations, small business, philanthropists and vulnerable people seeking justice. We primarily operate in the real estate, housing, sustainability, First Nations economic development, and community services sectors.
macushlaw is a legal industry leader in impact performance, providing reduced rates to purpose driven organizations, promoting volunteerism and philanthropy, leveraging existing and custom developed technology to streamline operations and client service, and prioritizing environmentally sustainable operations.
macushlaw is proudly B Corp, BC Green Business and BC Living Wage certified.
Whom Should Apply
Our work environment is ideal for candidates seeking:

• a fast paced, non-traditional, informal, values-driven, and tech forward workplace;
• an opportunity to be a part of, and motivate and support, a values-aligned team; and
• to find more purpose and meaning in their professional lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a human resources and/or accounting professional to join our team as our Bean Coordinator (accounting clerk).
The successful candidate will:

• Create and implement firmwide accounting policies and procedures
• Lead daily trust and general accounting reconciliation and coding
• Draft, implement, and train on the firm's accounting policies
• Lead monthly trust and general account reconciliations
  
• Lead and manage trust accounting compliance and audits
• Administer payroll, deductions, and taxes
• Coordinate with the firm's external accountants for year end financial statement preparation and filings
  
• Manage the firm's accounts payable and accounts receivables to ensure timely payments and maximization of available payment periods
• Manage the firm's billing, trust to general payments, and collections procedures
• Manage accounting records for firm in compliance with LSBC requirements
• Manage accounting procedures for transactional work
• Entry of payments into commercial online banking systems

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in accounting in law firm or other professional services firm environment
  
• At least 3+ years experience in a law firm, and experience with trust reconciliation and audits with LSBC or equivalent regulator
• Exceptional technological and artificial intelligence competency
  
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional emotional intelligence
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and file management skills
• Highly independent, accountable and self-directed
• Demonstrated commitment to community service, ethics, and professional excellence
  
• Experience with Clio and Quickbooks Online are assets

Compensation & Benefits

• Full time
• Salary: $59,720.43 (1FTE)
• Paid vacation (3 weeks)
• Firm performance bonus
• In office during probation, hybrid arrangements available conditional on performance
• Regular office hours: 8:30am 5pm; flexible working hour arrangements available after probation and conditional on performance targets being met
  
• Working travel policy
• Voluntourism policy
• Continuing professional development expenses covered by firm

Target & Performance Expectations

• 50+ community contribution hours per year
• KPIs for various job requirements to be provided upon identification of successful candidate

Application Materials

• Up to date resume, including:
  • Recent work experience
  • Volunteer experience
  • Conference and CPD presentations
  • Technological competencies (e.g. programs the candidate is familiar with)
  • LinkedIn Profile
• 2 character references
• 2 recent workplace references, both from law firm preferable
  

Please do not include a cover letter in your application. Answering the questions we have included in the application portal is preferred.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering top-notch legal service and supporting purpose-driven clients, apply via BambooHR.