Accounting Clerk | (ZP561)

Accounting Clerk | (ZP561)

Our Firm

OKT’s central philosophy is that there will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures, including their lands and economic and political decision-making.

For clients who want to use Canadian law as a means to help achieve this goal, we bring to bear our extensive experience working for Indigenous communities and our deep commitment to justice to achieve success – however you define it.

Our Team

OKT’s lawyers have been advocating for Indigenous communities for decades – as lawyers, and as leaders and members of Indigenous communities and governments.



We hire team members dedicated to advancing the self-determination and success of Indigenous peoples in a wide range of areas of Canadian law.

The Role

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. Reporting to the Accounts Manager, the Accounting Clerk will work closely with the accounting team to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported within OKT.

Responsibilities

- Manage monthly billing and related tasks, including sending monthly time listings to lawyers, adjusting file settings in the accounting system, ensuring timely transfers from trust to general accounts, and sending invoices to clients.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Process invoices, cheques, and electronic payments.
- Conduct accounts receivable calls and respond to client inquiries.
- Handle inquiries from management, clients, and vendors regarding file settings, work in progress, accounts receivable, trust balances, payables, and other related issues.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards in administrative and financial tasks.
- Review trust account balances and prepare transfer requests.
- Reconcile firm credit card statements.




- Participate in month-end close activities.
- Complete bank errands as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounts Manager

Requirements

- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an accounting role.
- Experience working in a law firm is an asset.
- A strong understanding of accounting procedures and legal terminology.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills, including clear and effective expression of ideas in written and verbal forms
- Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, consistently delivering complete, solid results.
- Proficiency in computer skills, with experience in Office 365, Windows 10, and iManage preferred.
- Experience working with Soluno is an asset.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity,



and Inclusion

OKT is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion that respects and embraces unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and talents of individuals at all levels of the firm.

We believe that we will achieve greater collective success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting the communities which we serve and in which we live and work. All firm members are committed to maintaining a work environment where individuals will be supported and treated with respect and dignity regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, seniority, or position.

OKT has adopted proactive recruitment strategies that are non-discriminatory, both directly and systemically, and encourage the hiring of diverse talents.





OKT is committed to open, honest, and inclusive recruitment practices, equal opportunity without discrimination, and providing support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us at (phone hidden) and ask to be transferred to the Vice President, People & Marketing to submit your accommodation request.

DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY FOR OKT

Survey Instructions: We invite you to complete an optional survey to help us evaluate our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Submission of the information on this form is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to adverse treatment or affect your job application.



Information obtained will be kept secure and confidential and will be used solely to evaluate our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This survey should take approximately 4 minutes to complete.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/89871913/accounting-clerk-zp561-old-toronto/?utm_source=html