About this role
If you are contemplating the difficult decision to make a change in your career, read on. Dyer Brown LLP is a long established and well respected law firm with offices in London, Chatham and Toronto.
We are seeking a dedicated *Accounting Clerk* to support accounting operations in our London office.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing to the smooth operation of the firm.
If this is something you might want to experience and be a part of, please tell us about yourself with a cover letter and resume
This is an in office role and therefore requires you to be within commuting distance to downtown London ? (50 km or less).
We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), flexible hours, 35 hour work week, comprehensive group benefits that include RRSP match and Health Care Spending Account.
_*Key Responsibilities*_
*Billing and Trust Accounting*
· Manage the billing cycle, including review, and finalization of client accounts
· Process and monitor disbursements, ensuring proper allocation of hard and soft costs
· Review and process billing adjustments and write-offs in accordance with firm policies
· Maintain and update billing rate structures and client-specific rate arrangements
· Perform and review bank and trust reconciliations
· Assist the Controller with month-end processes and reporting
· Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and account issues
*Accounting and AP Functions*
· Manage accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing
· Process incoming cheques and electronic deposits accurately and timely
· Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and follow up on outstanding items
· Support accurate recording and reconciliation of general financial transactions
_*Must Have Qualifications*_
· Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal accounting role within a law firm
· Certificate or diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration
· Proven ability to manage billing cycles independently
· Hands-on experience with trust accounting and bank reconciliations
· Experience handling disbursements, write-offs, and billing adjustments
· Experience with accounts payable and general accounting functions
· Proficiency in legal accounting software (e.g., Elite, ProLaw or similar)
· High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
· Team player, self-starter with a positive attitude
· Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
_*Nice to Have*_
· Experience in a regional or mid-size litigation firm
· Exposure to month-end and year-end accounting processes
· Advanced proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and reporting
· Experience contributing to process improvements or internal controls
· Familiarity with Law Society trust compliance requirements
*Application Process*
Qualified candidates who are eager to contribute their skills in a dynamic role are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in confidence through the Apply Now Link provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate: * London, ON N6A 5A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: * Legal billing and/or legal accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person