Junior Accountant
Why become an Fogler, Rubinoff ("FR") team member?
At FR, one of our fundamental objectives is to keep our employees and their families healthy—physically, emotionally, and financially. To ensure the health and wellness of all our team members, we offer our Law Clerk, Staff and Support team members a comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, "flex" health care spending, disability insurance, a robust Employee and Family Assistance Program, an annual fitness allowance and an RRSP matching program.
All our team members enjoy flexible working schedules, and most positions are eligible to participate in our hybrid workplace structure. Our team members also receive a generous Time Away from Work package, including flexible paid Personal Time Off, Volunteer time, paid Birthday, Moving Day, and more.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team members through our Milestone Anniversary Bonus program and our monthly acknowledgement of service excellence through our peer-to-peer "FR Recognition" program. All team members enjoy complimentary on-site breakfast and snacks twice a week, and are invited to attend our annual events such as our Summer Gathering, Staff Appreciation Week, and our Holiday party.
We support continued professional development and encourage professional and personal growth through our "FR Academy", a learning management system offering a variety of online educational modules that cater to enhancing our internal training and learning culture.
Junior Accountant Job Description:
Our firm is seeking a Junior Accountant to support our accounting team by assisting with financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational analysis. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years legal accounting experience, is actively pursuing a CPA, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role requires on-site presence minimum of three (3) days per week and may involve overtime as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all bank account reconciliations (General & Trust)
- Assist with GL Analysis & Reconciliations
- Support the Lawyer/Firm Metric analysis
- Maintain & track fixed assets
- Assist with the Daily and bi-weekly cash flow projection
- Assist with monthly reporting
- Assist with government remittances & reconciliations
- Assist to maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
- Support the profitability analysis process
- Support the budget preparation, year-end audit, and tax schedules
- Assist with the annual Law Society Reporting
- Provide general Accounting Support, including but not limited to:
- Participate in training sessions and process improvements
- Perform administrative duties (e.g., document management, emails, copying)
- Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries
- Provide support to other accounting team members as needed
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong technical skills with the aptitude to learn new software quickly
- Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel proficiency
- Willingness to cross-train within the Accounting Department
- Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive mindset with a solution-oriented approach
Experience & Education:
- Minimum 3 years of legal accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience in accounting software (Aderant preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Actively pursuing CPA, CFA, or similar designation
Want to join our FR team?
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to hrdepartment@foglers.com. Please let us know how you found our job posting in your e-mail. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
No agencies or recruiters please.