Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk, Trust to join our Finance team based in the Firm's St. John's, NL office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date: July 19, 2024

The Opportunity:

An integral member of the Firm's Finance team, the Accounting Clerk, Trust, is Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all trust account transactions at Stewart McKelvey's St. John's, NL office.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing trust deposits, conducting withdrawals and daily bank activity in accordance with provincial trust regulations, investing and managing trust funds in daily interest accounts or term deposits, as well as assisting with the processing of demand cheques & coordinating payments.

The Accounting Clerk, Trust will also be tasked with inputting and processing various transactions through an electronic payment system, maintaining and balancing petty cash on a weekly basis, preparing monthly reports, proactively monitoring trust funds with no activity, and assisting with the monthly preparation of bank reconciliations and trust checklists.

Additionally, the Accounting Clerk, Trust will attend to inquiries from clients, banks, lawyers and staff, collaborate with the firm's AP team to facilitate Visa reconciliations, and assist with the preparation of the annual Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Trust Audit.

If you have relevant post-secondary education and/or previous experience in accounting or banking, an aptitude for working with numbers, a high level of attention to detail, and experience with Excel and electronic database management, we want to hear from you! Although not required, previous experience working in a legal practice environment and/or familiarity with trust accounting would be an asset.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.

It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates:

Please Note:

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.