Financial Accountant

Blakes Services Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Canada is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Reporting team. The role involves preparing and analyzing financial results, assisting with month-end processes, and supporting cash management functions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or accounting, strong financial analysis skills, and at least two years of relevant experience. This is a full-time position based in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Experience within a finance department of a service firm preferred.
• Pursuing CPA is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial results to support decision-making.
• Assist with month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyze financial results to identify trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or accounting

Tools

VBA

SQL

Job description

Join to apply for the Financial Accountant role at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP .

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Reporting team. We welcome applicants from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, and working directly with the Director, Financial Analysis, the Financial Accountant will prepare and analyze the Firm’s financial results and performance to support decision-making across the partnership with a view to positively impacting results.

Primary responsibilities associated with this position include :

• Assisting with month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, bank and other reconciliations, accruals, expense analysis, and reallocations.
• Assisting in monitoring and analyzing financial results to identify trends and variances and provide timely insight to management.
• Assisting in compiling financial reports and statements in compliance with government regulations and requirements.
• Supporting cash management functions.
• Monitoring and responding to requests from the general Finance inbox, including uploading journal entries and preparing reports to assist with financial or client analysis.
• Preparing monthly and other periodic sales tax returns.
• Assisting with interim and year-end financial statement audit.
• Analyzing and preparing annual budget for assigned departments and cost centres.
• Documenting and recommending any workflow improvements (e.g., internal controls, process efficiencies, systems improvements).
• Collaborating and participating in projects and initiatives or ad-hoc analysis, including implementation of new processes and systems.

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or accounting, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Experience within a finance department of a service firm with exposure to financial reporting is preferred.
• Pursuing CPA (is considered an asset).

Skills / Abilities :

• Strong financial analysis skills, including high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge with financial modeling tools (VBA, and SQL) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, creativity and an analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage cross-functional priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn and improve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and maturity along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

How to Apply :

To apply for this position, please submit your application along with a cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal .

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Legal

Legal Services and Financial Services

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