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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a part-time 6-month contract basis in our Toronto office. This role can have a fully remote work schedule.

Key responsibilities:

Cheque Management

• Reviews client disbursement cheque requisitions and trust cheque requisitions to ensure information is correct. ie/ proper authorizations, correct client matter numbers and codes and directions for trust cheques.
• Inputs information into Aderant and Prints cheques. Distributes cheques via inter office mail or calls assistants to pick up cheques. Approximately 60-100 cheques issued daily.
• Prints cheques once information is input in Aderant.

Obtaining Signatures

• Obtains signatures on cheques from signing officers throughout the Toronto Office. 3-4 cheque runs daily, or more according to closings.
• Distributes cheques via inter-office mail or calls assistants to pick up cheques.

Cheque Preparation

• Prepares cheques and has cheques signed for real estate and corporate closings.
• Photocopies cheques and faxes copies to the bank in order to have cheques certified.
• Arranges for courier to take cheques to the bank for certification on rush basis. Voids cheques and stop payments in Aderant.

Bank Drafts

• Orders foreign bank drafts as requested and ensures funds are available.
• Phones bank for the currency rates, calculates the amount to be charged in Canadian currency, and faxes information to the bank.
• Arranges for courier to pick up bank drafts at the bank, inputs costs of bank drafts and charges to the file in Aderant, and files requisitions and bank draft information.
• Weekly inquires at the bank for U.S. buying and selling rates, e-mails details to accounting staff, and provides information to inquiring assistants.

Petty Cash

• Maintains and distributes petty cash to assistants as required.
• Ensures policies are followed for petty cash requisitions ie/cash limit, authorizations, receipts attached and correct information.
• Reconciles and replenishes two petty cash floats for staff and hostesses on a weekly basis.

Log Wire Transfers

• For out-going wires, logs onto the bank’s website and enters wire payment beneficiary details.
• Takes the out-going wire supporting details to signing officers and requests them to approve the wire on-line.

Preparation of Reports

• Runs reports for cost, trust, vouchers on a daily basis.
• Files requisitions, reports, bank drafts information and void cheques.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• Completion of an accounting program from a college with minimum 2 years work experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and firm policies and procedures.
• Word, Excel and working knowledge of Aderant.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prioritization skills in a very busy and multi-faceted environment.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Flexible working options;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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