Accounting and Operations Assistant

Accounting and Operations Assistant

ABOUT OGILVIE LLP

Ogilvie was built in 1920on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, andthat is still our philosophy a century later. Located in Edmonton, we areleaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, and Wills &Estates Law.

Ogilvie provides its staff withan opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic,team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Alberta. Puttingour clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specializedlegal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and furthertheir business goals.

Creating successful clientrelationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for a talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality serviceto our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, wewould love to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Weare currently inviting qualified candidates with experience in officeadministration, accounting, or a combination, to apply.

Thisrole provides support to the administration team, dealing with a variety ofgeneral office and accounting matters. The successful candidate will haveexcellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, will beorganized, and flexible. A willingness to learn and a positive, professionalattitude are essential; prior experience in a legal setting is considered anasset.

Ourpositions offer competitive compensation based on qualifications andexperience.

Hours of work are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with accounts payableand accounts receivable
• Posting and completingreconciliation of disbursements, accounts and firm credit cards
• Process and distribute statement of accounts
• Provide support to the trust desk, including processing andreceipting general deposits, and completing bank runs
• Provides reception coverage;scheduling courier services, directing calls, emails, faxes and visitors
• Provides operational support tothe administrative team, including special event assistance, orderingoffice, coffee and break room supplies and ensuring adequate supplies aremaintained in all copy/supply rooms and kitchens
• Manages outgoing Canada postmail; including collection, weighing, postage, mailbox delivery, and newhire courier process training
• File storage and management
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILL SET

• High professionalism and theability to respect confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to multi-task andprioritize
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Has excellent verbal andwritten communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry itemsweighing up to 30 pounds, while kneeling and bending

TECHNICAL ASSETS

• Must have knowledge in MSExcel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• ACUMIN knowledge an asset
• Net Documents knowledge anasset

EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Highschool Diploma
• Accounting or OfficeAdministration diploma an asset
• 1-year general officeadministration or accounting experience preferred

APPLICATIONS

We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, onlythose candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.