Financial Analyst

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We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Vaughan office (or Toronto office).

Responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions, journal entries, accruals, pre-paid, budgeting and forecasting. Work with external auditors, perform analysis of financials, period end and ad-hoc reports and other duties as may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements for assigned departments and offices,
• ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate and post journal entries for various transactions, including prepaids, accruals,
• and adjusting entries, with a clear understanding of the sub-ledger and general ledger
• relationship.
• Generate detailed month-end financial, statistical, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring accuracy and
• timeliness.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and analysis of assigned accounts (Balance Sheet and
• Income Statement), verifying that transactions are posted to the correct GL accounts and
• periods, including reconciliation of prepaids and accruals.
• Provide crucial support during month-end and year-end close processes, including
• reconciliations, variance analysis, and GL adjustments.
• Assist in preparing tax filings for entities and partners
• Support the annual budgeting process by preparing schedules, analyzing variances, and
• collaborating with departments to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and maintain relevant schedules
• Prepare cash flow reports and assist with treasury functions, including managing payments
• and cash forecasting.
• Provide assistance during the annual external audit, including documentation gathering and
• supporting the audit team.
• Contribute to other finance and accounting-related tasks as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Accounting diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a similar position;
• Accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CA etc.), an asset;
• Proven success in working in a fast-pasted environment;
• Demonstrates effective communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel in particular;
• Close attention to detail and ability to quickly identify problems and provide solutions;
• Experience with accounting software.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3 Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Flexible working options;
• Maternity Leave Top-up;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with strategically placed offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, business services professionals and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.