Financial Accountant | Join Blakes

Overview

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, and Calgary.

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.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

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

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

About Blakes

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.

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.

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