Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk with proven experience in a high-volume payable environment to join our team as soon as possible. This role is located at our downtown Edmonton office with hours of work as Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hours/week).
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance and is a self-starter who learns quickly with high attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and outstanding customer service.
Key requirements:
- High School Diploma supplemented by an Accounting Certificate or Diploma
- Minimum of three (3) years of relative experience in a high-volume payables environment, preferably in a law firm
- Knowledge of 3E Elite and / or ERP software
- Familiarity with electronic payment systems
- Successful completion of all tasks related to accounts payable processing, verification and reconciliation of transactions including cheques, invoices, and cheque requisitions
- Employee expense reimbursements
- Company credit card reconciliations and follow-up
- Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite; Excel skills are an asset
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently (additional languages are an asset)
Other requirements:
- Experience in gathering data and compiling information
- Communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills that establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Sound analytical, judgment and decision-making skills
- Dependable and reliable, earning the confidence and respect of stakeholders
- High ethical standards, understanding, and integrity in relation to the importance of confidentiality
- Work efficiently as part of a team or independently, and acting as backup for other team members
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
Compensation for this role aligns with the required experience and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Extended health & dental
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Pension contribution matching
- Paid time off in addition to annual vacation
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- “Dress for Your Day” dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)
- Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid)
Our location in the Enbridge Centre provides access to an on-site gym, conference centre, and a variety of events and perks.
Who We Are
Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 135 years with a work environment that encourages and supports ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and outside education.
Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other and to the community at large.
Learn more about us here: Parlee McLaws LLP Law Firm
Interested?
Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file, to the attention of HR Edmonton.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
**Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- At which post-secondary institution did you obtain your Accounting Certificate or Diploma?
- Are you willing to work in-person at our downtown Edmonton office at least 4 days per week?
Experience:
- high-volume environment Accounts Payable: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3
