DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have earned the Best Employer in BC Award for the past 18 years and have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.

If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Vancouver office, reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting. This is a hybrid role with opportunity to work from home, but the successful candidate will be required to go into the office from time to time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of bank reconciliations;
• Responsible for Month-end closing process;
• Preparation of month-end reports including the OMP reports;
• Financial statement variance analysis;
• Maintenance of the general ledger;
• Assist with preparation of various trust audit reports;
• Assist in year-end working papers;
• Assist in budget preparation and account analyses;
• Assist and support managers and directors with special projects and department initiatives;
• Responsible for coordinating tasks with members of the department to ensure deadlines are met;
• Oversee the maintenance of banking documentation, signatories and contacts at banks, and investigations into banking issues as they arise;
• Analyze and evaluate potential changes to processes and procedures to increase efficiency within the department;
• Respond to requests for data and validation of data to ensure accuracy;
• Assist in the implementation of approved changes to department processes; and
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting experience in a similar role required;
• Experience in a Legal Firm or Professional Services Firm is an asset, but not required;
• Recent completion or close to completion of a professional accounting designation;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills required;
• Strong MS Office (Excel) skills and experience with accounting programs required;
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals;
• Strong ability to manage multiple internal clients and remain productive within a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment;
• Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities required; and
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.

What We Offer‎

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life ‎insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
• Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
• Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the ‎plan ‎and matches ‎staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group ‎RRSP where ‎ contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
• Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and ‎acknowledgment of all ‎statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
• Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
• Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
• Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
• Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.