Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 125 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.
IPH Limited is the holding company for intellectual property (“IP”) and associated companies offering a wide range of IP services and products. IPH companies service a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs, and skilled services firms worldwide.
Smart & Biggar is currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join our National Finance Team.
You'll own day-to-day general ledger accounting for our Canadian operations, from cash management to fixed assets, and play a key role in keeping our numbers accurate, our processes seamless and our controls strong.
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries related to banking transactions, intercompany billings, expenses, and routine accruals
Perform account reconciliations of selected asset and liability accounts




Initiate banking transactions
Conduct monthly variance analysis of expenses, comparing actual results to budgeted figures
Perform other finance asks as assigned
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is considered an asset

- 2+ years of experience in an accounting-related role
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, with proficiency across the MS Office suite
- Good understanding of strong internal controls
- The base salary for this role will be positioned between $66,000 - $86,000 taking into consideration factors such as location, job-related knowledge, prior experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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