MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary
Our firm is seeking an accounting professional to join our team based in Calgary, Regina or Winnipeg. This is a hybrid role; please indicate your preferred location when applying. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial reporting processes, preparing calculations for counsel compensation and bonuses, supporting the annual budgeting cycle as well as other duties as identified below.

Responsibilities include:
Financial reporting and budgeting

Performing monthly accounting for various subsidiary entities

Preparing monthly general ledger account reconciliations

Accounting for capital assets, including monthly depreciation, continuity schedules and asset disposals and write-offs

Completing the monthly accrual process

Supporting the annual budgeting cycle

Assisting with maintaining and annually updating monthly time and billing budgets for associates

Collaborating with Accounting Managers to complete month-end close activities after business hours on a rotational schedule

Compiling statistics for the monthly financial report to partners





Responding to general ledger inquiries from business partners

Supporting the preparation of annual audited financial statements and the related audit process

Taxation

Assisting with the annual tax reporting and reconciliation process for partners

Partner and Counsel compensation

Preparing counsel compensation and bonus calculations

Assisting with rebalancing partner capital accounts as well as calculating and processing monthly interest payments

Assisting with monthly partner distribution payments and prepare annual partner statements detailing distributions and deductions

General ledger and reconciliations

Preparing bank account reconciliations

Preparing and posting monthly journal entries including payroll and other expense entries

Preparing and posting adjusting journal entries

Supporting the setup and mapping of new general ledger and vendor accounts

Other

Assisting with gathering data and responding to Statistics Canada surveys

Responding to invoice and expense inquiries

Completing special projects and other duties as assigned by the Financial Controller

Qualifications include:

University degree or diploma in accounting





CPA designation with a minimum of two years of post-designation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and manage highly confidential information

Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Working knowledge of an integrated accounting system is considered an asset

Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is considered an asset

We offer:

A market-competitive salary including individual performance bonus

Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits

Access to group savings plans and investment options

Flexible work arrangements and vacation coverage

Professional growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and ongoing support

Ongoing role‑specific training

A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

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📌 Financial Analyst (Saskatchewan)
🏢 MLT Aikins
📍 Saskatchewan