Accounting Assistant (1 Year Contract)

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office, located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talent.

The Accounting Assistant position is a fantastic opportunity for graduates from Accounting, Business or Commerce programs who wish to pursue a career in accounting or finance. We’re looking for candidates with strong communication skills, exceptional customer-service skills, and proven problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who has a positive, “roll up your sleeves” attitude. If you are looking for a meaningful career opportunity that will provide you with hands-on technical experience working as part of a fast-paced finance team in a leading law firm, we want to hear from you!

This contract opportunity comes with full health and dental benefits after successful completion of the probationary period.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and review disbursements, invoices, expense reports, cheques, wire and EFT payments accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Process payments for annual renewals for provincial securities commissions
• Respond promptly to inquiries from internal clients and external vendors
• Create, maintain, and update employee profiles in the accounting system
• Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating disbursement rate sets
• Handle stop payments and cheque cancellations
• Research and resolve disbursement and invoice discrepancies
• Support and provide backup for the Trust desk and Trust-related functions
• Assist with interim and year-end audit requests
• Prepare and maintain process documentation for all related functions
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy for accounts payable processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Finance department
• Maintain and prepare reports as required
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required
• Perform additional finance and admin duties as required

Job Specifications:

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in accounting
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven efficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Aderant is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to complete a high volume of work efficiently and accurately
• Ability to manage priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines
• A great team player with a positive attitude
• Exceptional project and task management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly

Salary (Toronto Only):

$45,000 annually.

The position is for an existing vacancy.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.