Junior Financial Accountant

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.Reporting to the Manager, Financial Control, the Junior Financial Accountant is responsible for reconciling, balancing and assisting in the preparation and in the reporting of financial information for the Firm.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares daily cash receipt for incoming cheques to the firm and deposit remotely
• Updates daily bank reconciliation details in preparation for month-end bank reconciliation
• Prepares and processes month-end activities including journal entries
• Monthly tax preparation for GST, HST, QST and BCPST
• Personal travel accounts billing
• Cheque cancellation and reconciliation
• Various balance sheet accounts reconciliation and deposit accounts reconciliation.
• Print daily bank reports for various banks
• Verbal confirmation for banking information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a Community College diploma in accounting, as well as a minimum of one to two years of Financial accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and concepts
• Sound judgement and analytical skills are required for decision making
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate with a number of various contacts
• Time management and organizational skills in order to efficiently multi-task and prioritize among many demands
• Knowledge of computer applications (Aderant, or other computerized accounting system, and MS Excel)

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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