Position: Accountant
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Ottawa, Hybrid
Salary range: $75,000-$95,000
Benefits: RRSP matching and employer paid Group Health Benefits from day one, generous vacation and sick leave, annual wellness allowance and professional development reimbursement
of management in both official languages for over 35 years. Originating in Ottawa, our roots have spread nationwide, proudly representing employers across every province and territory in Canada. Committed to elevating the quality of our clients’ workplaces, we immerse ourselves in understanding their unique objectives and foster enduring partnerships. This dedication has established us as the go-to trusted advisor for some of Canada’s largest private, public, and not-for-profit organizations. With over 50 lawyers exclusively focused on the specialized needs of organizations, Emond Harnden stands out as one of Canada’s top management-side labour and employment law firms.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working closely with the Finance Department (team of 5) and under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant will serve as the second-in-command, responsible for performing a variety of tasks, including the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare month-end reporting, including financial statement preparation, data analysis, and account reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager
- Oversee daily financial operations (billing cycle, bank reconciliations, AR/AP, payroll)
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for associates
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the Finance team, ensuring departmental goals are met
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance financial discipline
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase efficiency within the team
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and legal requirements
- Perform other ad-hoc financial tasks as required
Qualifications: 2
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working toward certification
- Experience in full-cycle accounting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
- Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to resumes@ehlaw.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Emond Harnden is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department at resumes@ehlaw.ca.
