Trust Accounting Coordinator

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 55000 - 70000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver Kelowna Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BCs Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Trust Accounting Coordinator to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic hardworking individual who would like to work in our Accounting Department. The regular working hours for this role are Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm.

Standard Responsibilities

Clear outstanding trust cheques and all bank debits for all the trust accounts in order to report and rectify any bank clearing errors
Reconcile all the deposits/credits for all the trust accounts to ensure all are posted within 7 days of the deposit date and to identify unposted/unclaimed deposits
Arrange the investment of trust funds as required and post accordingly to the ledger
Assist the trust group in responding to questions and requests for trust deposits trust cheques wire transfers and trust ledger reconciliations
Reconcile the pooled trust accounts including the outstanding cheques lists
Print the bank statements for the trust investment accounts and post the interest accordingly
Maintain the tax information for the trust investment accounts
Prepare the applications for unclaimed trust funds and remit accordingly
Reconcile the trust investment accounts and prepare the report in order to create and distribute the T5 slips for all the trust investment accounts
Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience in a professional environment or a similar role is an asset
Knowledge of trust accounting is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office (WORD and Excel)
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multitask meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

In addition to a competitive salary range of $55000 - $70000 we offer a variety of benefits including:

Health Benefits: extended health dental vision out of country life ad&d
Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a preapproved list including memberships and gym equipment
Tenant Fitness Centre: Access to the fitness centre in our office building
Paid Parental Leave top up
Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field
Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks personal days sick time and a volunteer day every year
Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm RRSP TFSA yearend bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
Fun Environment: annual year end party happy hours staff appreciation week Asia Pacific group team retreats and lunches and many other social events
Awards: longterm service and bonus vacation awards

If you are a professional motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us please submit your resume.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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