We’re Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. We’ve been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing:
Delightfully Simple Insurance.
Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If you’re ready for the next step in your career, join the Sandbox team!
As our Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the completion of accounting work and distribution of workload. Assists with special accounting projects as required. Get ready to make a real difference in the lives of Sandbox employees!
WHY YOU’LL WANT TO BUILD WITH US
Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox — a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities. No matter who you are, Sandbox is an extraordinarily welcoming and giving place! Like, extra-extraordinarily. And it’s all because of our people.
On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like:
- Payday Perks: Competitive annual salary!
- Level Up: Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us
- Health & Wellness: Great benefits for you and your family, like dental and health and wellness spending accounts
- Vacation Goals: Annual paid vacation time, so you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold
- Best of Both Worlds: A hybrid work program, when applicable
- Bonus Days: A paid, Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks. That’s like 17 extra vacation days a year!
- Parking: Free electrified parking at our head office
- Community Care: Two paid days a year to volunteer for causes that matter to you (on company time!)
- Ride into the Sunset: DC pension plan, and what’s even better—we match 6% of contributions
DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY, BY:
- Completes reconciliations and analysis of accounts and reports. Requisitions direct bill commission cheques and reviews agency accounts, completes journal entries for direct bill and other general ledger accounts.
- Distributes and monitors workload and provides guidance to department staff. Provides input into evaluations of staff performance.
- Answers inquiries from brokers, Insureds, and other departments.
- Performs reinsurance accounting functions.
- Assists Vice President, Finance and Accounting Supervisor with special projects and reporting including PST, GST, and lease and management reporting.
- Processes cash receipts. Maintains petty cash fund, checks invoices, and verifies accounts payable.
- Works with auditors and provides information for year-end audits.
- Assists with policy audits and performs quality control checks.
- Trains, reviews, and approves the work of less senior accounting staff.
- Performs related duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX:
- Education: A Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in accounting
- Experience Counts: Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience
- Accounting Wizard: Thorough knowledge of accounting practices
- Master Communicator: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and manage multiple tasks and deadlines despite interruption
- Detail Detective: Fantastic detail-orientation skills with strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
- People Person: Friendliness and interpersonal communication skills — the ability to maintain effective working relationships with team members and encouragement of company culture
COME OUT TO PLAY
Well, you’ve made it this far! Looks like you might be a potential fit, email your resume to [email protected] mention “Senior Accountant SP#400” in the subject line and attach your resume and cover letter.
We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
www.sandbox.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,612.00-$86,802.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person