Accounts Payable Clerk

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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team in our Toronto Office.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will provide support to the Accounts Payable team in a hybrid Toronto-based role, with a minimum of three days in-office, processing daily financial transactions, EFTs, AR activities, and disbursements across multiple offices.

The position involves regular communication with lawyers, legal assistants, accounting colleagues, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate transaction recording, timely processing, and resolution of discrepancies. This is an evolving role, with opportunities to expand responsibilities across Accounting Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews transaction request details for approvals, completeness, and confirms the information balances in the Aderant system before posting and payout.
• Prepares related cheques and out-going wires accordingly.
• Respond to inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and colleagues across the firm.
• Provide accounting guidance and operational support.
• Maintain data integrity of Aderant by reconciling accounts in Aderant on a monthly basis and investigating variances.
• Assists the financial reporting group with year-end audit requests & ad-hoc reports.
• Process and post EFT transactions daily; ensure payments are correctly recorded and allocated; investigate discrepancies and misapplied transactions.
• Record incoming funds, apply receipts to appropriate client accounts and invoices, and resolve payment allocation issues.
• Coordinate with Accounting Clerks to process disbursement documentation, including land titles and corporate registry expenses; maintain supporting paper records.
• Other duties & project requests by the accounting department’s Managers and Chief Financial Officer.

What You'll Bring:

• College diploma in Accounting or a minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience (AP, AR, or related functions). Law firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, intermediate Excel skills, and working knowledge of Aderant considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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;
• Maternity Leave Top-up;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs. 

Compensation:

We offer a market-leading total rewards package with the expected range of the annual salary to be between $56,440 - $67,000.

The final salary is influenced by the location of the incumbent and may fluctuate based on the qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal and external pay equity standards.

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.

This is an existing vacancy, replacing a previously filled position.

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 People and Culture department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.