Accountant at Litco LSO in Calgary, Alberta, CA

Who We Are

Litco LSO is a Legal Support Organization (LSO) that unites independent law firms by sharing services and business practices across a network of partners. As a first-of-its-kind LSO for North America, we provide the financial, IT, and HR infrastructure that lets our partner firms focus on what they do best: serving their clients.

By joining Litco LSO, you will be part of an incredible team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how we interact with our partner firms, their clients, our team members, and our community.

Who You Are

• Have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including managing month-end and year-end close and financial reporting
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a CPA designation (completed or in progress) is preferred
• Have experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Sage Intacct experience is considered an asset
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex workbooks, formulas, and large data sets
• Learn new systems quickly and use them effectively
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and collaborate across teams
• Bring exceptional attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Work well under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and interruptions, and consistently meet deadlines
• Are able to successfully pass a criminal and background record check

How You’ll Make a Difference

Reporting to the Finance Coach, the Senior Accountant oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across multiple entities. You’ll keep our financial information accurate and on time, turn results into clear insights for management, and help shape how we close and report.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform balance sheet, income statement, intercompany, and bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and outstanding items
• Maintain supporting schedules and working papers, staying current on ASPE and other relevant standards to keep records compliant
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages for multiple firms
• Analyze results to identify variances, trends, and business drivers, and provide commentary and recommendations to management
• Support cash flow monitoring and analysis of operating, investing, and financing activities
• Prepare GST and other regulatory filings, and support internal and external audits
• Improve close, reporting, and reconciliation processes through automation, standardization, better templates, and clear documentation
• Mentor junior accounting team members and work closely with stakeholders to keep financial information accurate and consistent
• Contribute to special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer

At Litco LSO, we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few of the perks of joining our team include…

• High-performance culture – You can be a dreamer, and you’re not the only one. Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.
• Learning and development opportunities – We will support and invest in your evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the opportunity to grow.
• Freedom and responsibility – We have a culture of freedom and responsibility, which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe in trust and transparency, flexibility, recognition, and appreciation.
• 100% company-funded benefits – The well-being of our team members always comes first. Dental, vision, employee assistance, health spending account, you name it, we cover it.
• Flexibility – Yes, the rumours are true! We offer unlimited paid vacation.

We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.