Accounts Receivable Administrator - #51333
Downtown Vancouver | In-Office
Our client, a highly respected, growing, and well-established mid-size law firm located in downtown Vancouver, is recognized as one of Western Canada’s leading legal practices. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, exceptional client service, and strong reputation within the legal community.
They are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator to join their professional and team-oriented accounting department.
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Accounts Receivable Administrator will be responsible for managing the firm’s collections process, supporting billing operations, and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, lawyers, and internal team members. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative legal environment and takes pride in accuracy, professionalism, and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the firm’s accounts receivable and collections workflow.
- Communicate with clients regarding outstanding accounts, reconciliations, and payment inquiries.
- Monitor and respond to the accounts receivable inbox in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare monthly client statements, account reconciliations, billing histories, and payment summaries.
- Maintain accurate collections records and monitor outstanding receivables.
- Liaise regularly with the Director of Finance and Responsible Lawyers regarding collection efforts and account status.
- Identify collection issues and recommend practical solutions to improve recovery processes.
- Assist with billing activities and posting of payments, including cheque, EFT, and credit card transactions, in compliance with Law Society requirements.
- Maintain accounts receivable process documentation and support ongoing process improvements.
- Provide support to the accounting team during billing cycles and assist with additional projects as required.
- Provide occasional backup reception coverage when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a similar accounting role.
- Experience within a professional services environment is required; legal industry experience is considered a strong asset.
- Diploma or certificate in accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.
Required Skills & AttributesTechnical Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience with legal accounting software such as Acumin or similar systems is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with document management systems such as iManage is an asset.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Professional Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong English language proficiency.
- Professional, dependable, and client-service focused approach.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
The recruitment process for this position will include skills testing.
Please send your resume in confidence to Richard at [email protected].
Work Location: In person
Pay: $63,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
