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.
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- commercial real estate experience
The expected compensation for this position is $85,000 per year, plus applicable benefits and other eligible incentives.
This Posting is for a current vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
