Parlee McLaws LLP is a well-established law firm with over 140 years of experience here in Alberta and we are looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting Team in the Calgary Office for a 12-18 month maternity leave position.  The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who can hit the ground running.

Position Overview

The schedule for this position is 5 days/week from 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with 1-hour break and this position will be primarily office-based.  You will be reporting to the Director of Finance and your day to day will include a multitude of tasks such as:

  • Data entry of trust/firm cheques as well as processing, verification, and reconciliation
  • Posting direct deposit and e-transfers, manual deposits
  • Processing cheques and credit card payments
  • Provide overall accounting and clerical support to the accounting department, including filing and scanning of documents
  • Provide back-up to other support staff as required

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of previous related data entry and accounting support experience
  • Successful completion of an accounting certificate or diploma would be an asset
  • High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work
  • Knowledge of an automated accounting software is required
  • Experience in gathering data and compiling information
  • Intermediate experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines with a high degree of personal initiative
  • Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
  • Strong customer service skills and relationship building abilities
  • Must read, speak, and write English fluently

Sound like a good fit? We look forward to hearing from you! Please send your cover letter and resume via email to the attention of hrcalgary@parlee.com.

Your application will be confidential.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.