Stewart McKelvey is an innovative, client-driven law firm committed to providing the highest quality of ethical legal services, earning clients’ trust and striving to meet and exceed expectations.
The firm invests in its people, technology and its business to ensure the continued delivery of the quality service that clients have come to expect from the firm. Stewart McKelvey has earned a reputation as a leader in the profession and a supporter of the communities in which we live and work. Our forward thinking perspective results in outperforming expectations.
As a firm, we value diversity and are committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of awareness, appreciation and respect. It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorships and support. It is our belief that diversity and inclusion enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
Stewart McKelvey requires the skills and talents of a broad range of staff to meet its objectives. We offer full time permanent staff a challenging and progressive environment with a competitive compensation and group benefits package.
We are currently seeking a Finance Student to join our Finance team based in our Halifax, NS office for the summer.
Start Date: May, 2020
Type of Position: Full Time, Contract – four (4) months
Close Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
Position Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function within the Firm as well as assisting in various tasks and projects within the Finance department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coding and processing of vendor accounts payable invoices;
• Reconciling vendor statements;
• Reconciling charges for Firm VISA cards and unclaimed VISA charges;
• Processing ACH payments;
• Processing daily demand cheques;
• Monthly analysis and reconciliation of general ledger account;
• Support Finance department staff in reporting and variance analysis; and,
• Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile:
• Post-secondary student and/or recent graduate with related education and/or previous accounting experience in a computerized environment;
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word, or similar spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong math skills and an aptitude for working with numbers; and,
• Above average keyboarding skills in terms of speed and accuracy.
Interested Candidates:
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
All candidates who are interviewed will be requested to complete a Predictive Index. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
Stewart McKelvey is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process, such as an interview or testing, and who require accommodation should discuss their needs with the Recruiter.