Accounts Receivable Specialist

Legal Cashier

The Legal Cashier provides efficient and accurate support in cashiering and bookkeeping functions as part of the North America Finance team, within the Collections department. This role works collaboratively to ensure timely and compliant financial processing across the region, with a primary focus on supporting Canada operations.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage incoming payments by Check, ACH and Bank Wires on a daily basis.
• Process write-offs and service charges as requested.
• Send emails to the Collections department for allocation instructions.
• Send e-mails to staff members for matter numbers.
• Research Elite 3E for allocation instructions.
• Manage & rename files for electronic document management system, iManage.
• Assist with backup per requests.
• Assist with different projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of 3E and/or Enterprise software helpful, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be a team player and have interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Above all, possess the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.

Experience

• 35 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience with Canadian tax requirements is preferred.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable or as a legal cashier is preferred, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bilingualism in French (written and verbal) is preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous Paid Time Off Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual "wellbeing" day.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Referral Rewards Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.