Accountant

Echelon Insurance; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Vaughan seeks an experienced accountant to handle financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, relevant work experience, and proficiency in IFRS standards. This role requires excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently under pressure. Benefits include wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Holistic wellness program

Education reimbursement program

Travel incentives

Defined contribution plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of significant accounting experience.
• Proficient in IFRS Accounting standards.
• Insurance accounting and IFRS 17 experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc journal entries for reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare quarterly regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support the audit and review process.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Pursuing CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

As Canada's largest automobile association, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe - whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. Meeting the diverse needs of our 2.5M+ Members requires high performing, forward thinking, and innovative people who work collaboratively to keep propelling our business forward.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!
At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

What You Will Do

• Prepare regular monthly and ad-hoc journal entries for responsible business unitsto ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist in reviewing significant variances from budget to actual
• Prepare and file quarterly regulatory reporting requirements, as necessary
• Assist in certain special projects as part of the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support Finance Management and other departments
• Support the annual and interim external audit and review process

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Accounting)
• Pursuing CPA designation is considered an asset
• 3-5 years of significant accounting experience
• Proficient in IFRS Accounting standards. Insurance accounting and IFRS 17 experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and experience with SAP is an asset
• Detail-oriented approach with demonstrated analytical skills
• Assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet multiple tight deadlines
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates.