Trust Lead
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$82,500 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $82,500 to $90,000 CAD / year
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are hiring a Trust Lead for one of Vancouver's leading law firms. They will be responsible for managing the day-to-day movement of client trust money, including receiving funds, processing cheques and wire payments, transferring money between accounts and client matters, and making sure everything is properly documented and compliant with Law Society requirements. They’ll also handle trust reconciliations, stale cheques, invested accounts, tax reporting, and work closely with lawyers, accounting, and banks to make sure transactions are accurate and completed on time.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in trust accounting, legal accounting, financial administration, or a related function, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience processing trust transactions, including receipts, payouts, transfers, cheques, wire transfers, and related documentation.
- Strong understanding of trust accounting practices, applicable Law Society requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal controls.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
Pay Range: $82,500 - $90,000
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Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day movement of client trust funds, including receipts, cheques, wire payments, transfers, and related documentation, ensuring transactions are accurate and compliant with Law Society requirements. Handle trust reconciliations, stale cheques, invested accounts, and tax reporting while coordinating with lawyers, accounting teams, and banks.
Requirements
Applicants should have 3–5 years of relevant experience in trust accounting, legal accounting, financial administration, or a related function, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment. Demonstrated experience processing trust transactions and a strong understanding of trust accounting practices, regulatory obligations, Law Society requirements, and internal controls are required; post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
Skills
- Trust Accounting
- Legal Accounting
- Trust Transaction Processing
- Receipts And Payouts
- Cheque Processing
- Wire Transfers
- Account Transfers
- Trust Reconciliations
- Stale Cheque Management
- Invested Account Administration
- Tax Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Law Society Requirements
- Internal Controls
- Financial Administration
- Bank Coordination
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Trust Accounting
- Client Trust Funds
- Trust Transactions
- Receipts
- Payouts
- Account Transfers
- Cheque Processing
- Wire Payments
- Trust Reconciliations
- Stale Cheques
- Invested Accounts
- Tax Reporting
- Law Society Requirements
- Regulatory Obligations
- Internal Controls
- Legal Accounting
- Financial Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Law Firm
- Professional Services