Intermediate Accountant

Job Description

Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice .

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team in the Greater Vancouver area.

What your team does:

Our Finance team is hyper-focused on becoming one of the most high performing teams in the world. That means we work hard, play for keeps, and dedicate ourselves to making sure #TeamMoney thrives as we scale. You will be joining a high performing and hard-working team that values having fun at work. We strive to meet our deadlines, but as with all accountants - we worship balance as well. Your position will be an integral part of the team.

Who you are:

We’re expanding quickly and seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support our accounting and month-end close tasks. You’ll be working with a team that values excellence and initiative. We reward people who work hard, and we’re looking for people who are passionate about Accounting & Finance and want to make an impact.

What you’ll work on:

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information;
• Own and maintain detailed schedules of revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and everything to do with ensuring we get paid;
• Provide oversight on the schedules of prepaid expenses and property and equipment;
• Prepare financial reporting and financial analysis focusing on key performance indicators;
• Manage the payables process and review supporting information prior to payment;
• Monitor credit card transactions and expense reports, ensuring appropriate relation to business activity;
• Review monthly reconciliations of bank accounts to accounting system;
• Prepare and report state, provincial and federal taxes on a timely basis;
• Prepare audit working papers and liaise with external auditors;
• Prepare data-driven reports and implement new processes and procedures to support the Company's growth;
• Assist with reviewing the work of junior team members and provide them with the necessary feedback;
• Test and adhere to the Company's internal financial and operational controls and policies;
• Liaise with external contacts when issues or concerns arise; and,
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned, including special projects as they arise.

What you may have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• 1-3 years of experience at an Intermediate Accountant level;
• Exposure to full cycle accounting;
• Ridiculous attention to detail;
• The ability to wow people with your written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong work ethic, energetic, and a positive attitude;
• Special tricks and techniques for multitasking effectively; and,
• Started or are considering enrolling in the CPA program.

Serious bonus points if you have:

• Advanced Excel skills;
• Technology (SaaS) experience;
• Experience working in a startup, hyper-growth or public accounting environment;
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines;
• Experience working with NetSuite; and,
• Completed your Canada or USA CPA designation.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion . We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers

About Clio

At Clio, we are on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. As the world's leading provider of cloud-based legal software, we provide lawyers with low-barrier, affordable solutions to manage and grow their firms more effectively, more profitably, and with better client experiences. Through the cloud, we believe that we can help create a more inclusive legal community and a more equitable legal system.

We are an award-winning team that has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and has topped Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies . In line with our mission, we’ve been up to some big things, including becoming a multi-product company, launching a $1 million COVID-19 Legal Relief Initiative , and most recently, securing a US$110M Series E funding round and a USD $1.6B valuation.

This is a historic moment in the growth of legal technology! As the first legal practice management unicorn globally, and one of only a handful of Canadian unicorns, this is only the beginning. If you’ve ever wanted to do the best work of your career, while having a meaningful impact in the lives of others, then Clio is the place for you.