We are looking for an Accountant to join an Insurance firm in North York, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is well suited to a finance specialist with strong attention to detail who can support accurate reporting, maintain strong controls, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, and budgeting while working closely with internal teams to deliver reliable financial information.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare quarterly financial statements by compiling financial data, examining variances, and producing supporting schedules within established deadlines.
- Maintain the general ledger and related reporting processes to ensure financial records remain complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Record journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support intercompany accounting and consolidation activities.
- Coordinate documentation and schedules for internal and external audits, helping to keep audit deliverables on track.
- Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements, including supporting notes and disclosure information.
- Complete regulatory filings and financial reports in accordance with applicable standards and submission timelines.
- Review payment documentation and verify coding and ledger entries before transactions are processed.
- Investigate reconciliation differences, work with business partners to resolve discrepancies, and support the annual budgeting process.
- Respond to recurring and ad hoc reporting requests by analyzing data and presenting clear financial insights.
- Contribute to finance-related system enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities, including work within ERP environments such as Dynamics GP when required.
- Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
- Eligibility for, or active membership in, a recognized accounting designation.
- 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in public accounting, with insurance or reinsurance exposure considered an asset.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Proven experience collaborating effectively with stakeholders across different levels of an organization.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong overall computer literacy, including experience with accounting and ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of core accounting operations such as accounts payable, invoices, payroll support, and reconciliations.
- Strong approach to client service, communication, and teamwork.
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