Accounting Technician

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: To be discussed

Start Date: As soon as possible

Do you want to evolve within a young, growing firm that rethinks the way we work and moves away from traditional models? We offer a modern, agile, and flexible environment where autonomy, initiative, and collaboration are central. Our hybrid formula, our human approach, and our openness to new ideas allow everyone to contribute concretely to the firm's growth.

We are looking for an organized, versatile, and proactive accounting technician who wants to play a key role in the smooth operation of our activities and grow with an ambitious, accessible, and forward-looking team.

Reporting to the management and working closely with partners, lawyers, and the external accounting firm, the person holding this position will ensure the maintenance of books, billing, management of client and supplier accounts, bank reconciliations, and various financial follow-ups.

They will also play a key role in the management of the trust account, the production of management reports, and the monitoring of the firm's liquidity.

Job Tasks

• Ensure the maintenance of books and the daily follow-up of the firm's accounting operations;
• Perform bank reconciliations of current accounts, credit cards, and trust accounts;
• Manage the billing process, including the validation of ongoing work, the production of invoices, and the allocation of payments;
• Ensure the follow-up of accounts receivable, accounts in arrears, and payment commitments;
• Process vendor accounts, validate expenses, and prepare payments;
• Coordinate activities related to payroll, government remittances, taxes, and periodic obligations;
• Prepare the required financial reports and management indicators for the partners;
• Collaborate with the external accounting firm on the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and year-end work;
• Participate in the improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and tracking tools;
• Perform any other tasks related to the responsibilities of the position.

Desired Profile

• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail;
• Rigor, reliability, and the ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Analytical mindset and the ability to identify discrepancies or anomalies;
• Good judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to collaborate with different professionals;
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and diplomatically;
• Interest in process improvement and work method optimization.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting, administrative techniques, or any other relevant training;
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar position;
• Good knowledge of the complete accounting cycle;
• Excellent French language skills, both oral and written;
• Good proficiency with technological tools and accounting software.

Assets

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment;
• Experience with JurisÉvolution;
• Knowledge of rules and practices related to trust accounts;
• Experience in preparing management reports for a management team.

Why Join Our Team?

• A stimulating, professional, and human work environment;
• A warm, committed, and collaborative team;
• A hybrid work formula that promotes work-life balance;
• Flexibility in work organization;
• A role offering real autonomy and a diversity of responsibilities;
• Direct participation in the improvement of processes and the firm's growth;
• The opportunity to contribute concretely to the organization's financial and operational decisions.
• *Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.*
• To Apply, Please Send Your Resume To:
• jcarrier@laforestavocats.com