Senior Accountant

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, which makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 consecutive years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talents.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/ASPE and the Law Society of Ontario. This role prepares and reviews financial statements and analysis, supports trust accounting compliance, maintains internal controls, and provides analytical support on ad-hoc projects. The Senior Accountant exercises sound judgment related to confidentiality, disclosure, and the application of Firm policies and procedures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Accounting

• Execute daily accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to maintain compliance and integrity
• Review monthly sales tax returns
• Manage the chart of accounts, including creating, updating, and deactivating general ledger accounts and profit centres
• Oversee vendor master data maintenance, ensuring accurate creation, updates, and deactivation of vendor accounts

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review financial statements and related variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting process

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support trust accounting compliance by reviewing and approving trust wires and transfers in accordance with Law Society of Ontario requirements
• Prepare and review audit documentation and schedules, ensuring readiness for external audits and regulatory compliance

Process Documentation and Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls
• Develop and maintain process documentation to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer after contract completion

Ad-Hoc Projects

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis for leadership (CFO, Managing Partner, Executive Director and Chair) as required

Job Specifications:

Knowledge and Experience:

• A university degree in business/commerce/economics or MBA with an accounting major
• Professional accounting designation (CGA/CMA/CA) is strongly preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Good understanding of ASPE
• Experience reviewing and overseeing accounting work

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; working knowledge of Aderant and SQL preferred
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.

Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.