The Firm:

Murphy Battista LLP (“MB”) is a litigation law firm with a long-standing reputation for taking on difficult cases for people injured through negligence, individuals who have been sexually or physically abused, and those who have been financially harmed in a variety of contexts. We are one of B.C.’s oldest and most respected law firms, having acted only for plaintiffs for over 40 years. Our firm also has a robust class action team with experience successfully challenging governments and corporations to secure justice for class members.

Our work is characterized by attention to detail and meticulous preparation in every case. Our trial success is well-documented and sets us apart. We’ve always been litigation-focused, and we will not hesitate to take cases to trial if that is the best way to meet our clients’ needs.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Vancouver office. This in-office opportunity will report to the Accounting Manager, and will be part-time, ideally working 5 – 6 hours on Tues, Wed and Thurs each week.

The Accounting Clerk is a key part of the MB team, working closely with the Accounting Manager, paralegals and lawyers to ensure timely accounting for the smooth running of the firm. Prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm is ideal but not required for this role.

You take pride in your attention to detail and ability to multi-task. You understand the importance of deadlines and can prioritize or seek input to ensure timelines are met. You are also comfortable working in, and ideally have been a part of transitioning to, a paperless work environment. You also enjoy contributing to a positive and collaborative work culture.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• —Process accounts payable.
• —Follow-up on overdue payments.
• Check AP invoices against purchase orders and follow-up on variances with appropriate person.
• Enter AR invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare bank deposits for the Trust and General accounts.
• Post soft charges from all MB offices.
• Assist with billing accounts for clients.
• Assist with Year-End functions as required.
• Carry out other related projects and tasks as assigned.

The experience you will bring:

• —  Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or related field
• 1 or 2 years of accounting related experience focused on AP and AR in a computerized accounting environment (AP and GL), ideally using Soluno.
• Competent in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and oral English communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with various office procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation.
• On-site fitness centre.

This part-time position is an in-office role, and the salary is anticipated to be between $60,000-$70,000 – depending on the candidate’s qualifications – pro-rated based on actual hours worked.

Murphy Battista LLP actively encourages equity, diversity, and inclusion in their workplaces. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, upon request.

Interested candidates are welcome to submit their resume, with the subject line “Accounting Clerk” to [email protected].