Job Description
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?
Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.
Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefit package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounting Administrative Assistant to join our busy accounting team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various areas of accounting. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical skills, and is comfortable working within a team. This individual must be tech savvy and experienced and comfortable working with Excel and Word. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team.
What you will be doing:
- Type, file and/or perform other routine clerical duties, as required
- Post journal entries in accounting system as needed
- Check completeness and accuracy of repetitive accounting documents and make corrections
- Bank and other financial account reconciliations
- Financial and other activity analysis as needed
- Data entry for A/P, A/R and trust back up
- HST filing
- Annual filings – LSO, LawPro and CDIC
- Assist with financial statement audit
- May perform petty cash duties
Qualifications:
- High level of proficiency with Excel and Word
- Understanding of basic finance and accounting principles
- Basic analytical skills
- Accounting Certificate or completion of basic accounting courses an asset
- 3 years experience in an accounting department with administrative assistant experience
- Previous law firm experience an asset
- Keyboarding skills
- Strong attention to detail
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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