Office Manager/Accounting Manager
Hicks LeMoine Law is a mid sized law firm located in Amherst Nova Scotia, with branch offices in Sackville, New Brunswick and Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
Position overview:
The Office Manager/Accounting Manager will work closely with the Partners and be a key member of the leadership team. The ideal candidate is diligent, reliable and excels at multi-tasking. We offer a great opportunity to play a key role on a successful and experienced team.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
– General office administration and oversight.
– Administer all accounting functions, including monthly close processes, financial reporting/analysis, payroll, accounts receivable and payables, and cashflow management and forecasting.
– Compile key financial data.
– Trust account reconciliations and reporting.
– Coordinate annual review engagement and trust audit with external accountants.
– Design and implement internal controls and ensure compliance.
– Prepare reporting to external regulatory bodies.
– Work with external IT consultants and ensure computer networks, software and data management systems are secure and efficient.
– Coordination of recruiting, hiring, and assisting in the training of staff members.
– Assign and monitor administrative responsibilities and tasks among office staff.
– Administer firm benefits plan.
– Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.
– Primary contact for landlord.
– Coordinate maintenance for office equipment and leased space.
Qualifications include:
– Post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration with a focus in Accounting, or equivalent experience.
– Five years of successful leadership experience in a similar role.
– Strong organizational and planning skills.
– Law firm management experience an asset, but not required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits (pension, group insurance, Y membership)
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: February 28, 2025
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 02/28/2025