Financial Analyst

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Halifax, NS
Accounting and Financial
Experienced
Full-time

Looking for a new challenge as an Accounting Professional? Do you enjoy problem-solving and providing excellent client service?

Our Finance & Accounting team is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join them in a full-time permanent position in any of our Atlantic Canadian offices. As part of the Finance & Accounting team, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial and non-financial monthly reporting including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and profitability reporting.

**As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for**:
Assisting with the month-end process including preparation of journal entries;
Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting;
Completion of the accounting for the affiliated consulting company;
Completion of various reconciliations including banks and the month-end close binder;
Assisting with the annual external audit; and,
Assisting with all other audits including the law societies.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other related education;
Three (3) years of related experience, in accounting and/or finance;
Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail; and,
Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service with the highest degree of professionalism.

**Our team members have access to**:
Defined-benefit pension plan;
Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
Health spending account;
Personal (wellness) spending account;
**Time for you**:
Including vacation, personal and sick days.

**Balancing life**:
Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
Our Team - we can't say enough about our people You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,
Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more

We're looking for
Core Skills
Attention to Detail and Accuracy Client-focused Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Financial Accounting Highly-organized Professional Manner
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.