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Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2026). Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2026).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

Overview

Dentons is seeking a Financial Accountant who is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of key corporate accounting activities, including complex bank reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation of supporting schedules and reports for the month-end close process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial close procedures. The Financial Accountant  is Reporting to the Assistant Controller. This role is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, including:
  • Prepare and post journal entries and allocation entries
  • Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting schedules and supporting working papers
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain information required to support close, reporting, and audit deliverables
• Prepare multiple high-volume, complex national bank reconciliations on a daily basis and resolve reconciling items
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual variances and discrepancies
• Prepare year-end files and supporting documentation for the annual audit
• Support the development and documentation of policies and procedures, with an emphasis on internal controls
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and month-end close efficiency
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support, as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Accounting diploma required. A bachelor's degree (BComm) with a major in accounting and/or enrolment in the early stages of a CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
• Strong aptitude and experience with accounting systems is required. Experience with Elite 3E is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required, with strong working knowledge of Outlook and Word and advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Dedicated, proactive, and able to perform a variety of accounting functions independently.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is a replacement role.

The target salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000, commensurate with the successful candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.  We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs-such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives-are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employer's for 16 consecutive years (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.