Accountant

Co-operators; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to sustainability and community impact. In this dynamic role, you will be part of a dedicated finance team that enhances and protects value through innovative financial strategies. You'll prepare financial reports, analyze data for accuracy, and improve operational efficiencies while working collaboratively with colleagues. This position offers a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being, along with flexible work options and a comprehensive rewards package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the finance sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Physical and mental health programs

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive total rewards package

Group retirement savings plans

Pension and benefits

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounting or business-related experience required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GL entries and account reconciliations according to policy.
• Analyze financial data for accuracy and compliance with accounting policy.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business

Enrollment in CPA Certification Program

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company: CGL
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.

The Finance, Accounting and Reporting (FAR) teams provide financial accounting services across the Co-operators Group of Companies. These teams also provide guidance and support to other FAR teams, Finance teams in Co-operators subsidiary companies, and other business partners. This team is also responsible for ensuring that accounting policies are followed, integrity of the statements, and reconciliations. The responsibilities of this position include internal and external (including regulatory and statutory) reporting, General Ledger (GL) entries and reconciliations, documentation, analysis and project work. Flexibility regarding working hours is required during peak reporting periods.

How you will create impact:

• Prepare entries and GL account reconciliations according to accounting policy.
• Analyze financial data to ensure that results are accurate, variances are explainable, and accounting policy is correctly applied.
• Prepare various statutory, monthly, quarterly, annual and courtesy reporting as required (including financial statement notes and regulatory schedules).
• Document work processes, and assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing systems, procedures, new processes and reports to improve efficiency, analysis, and client service. Develop new processes and reports.
• Act as the Finance lead, representing Financial Reporting on various Co-operators project teams, as required.
• Develop, analyze and document financial reporting requirements and matrixes as required. Provide testing as needed.

How you will succeed:

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.

You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

• Accounting, Commerce, or Business post secondary graduate.
• Minimum two years accounting or business related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Enrolled in CPA Certification Program.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Interest in, or a desire to learn and implement other tools is considered an asset.
• Strong Analytical ability.

What you need to know:

You will travel occasionally.

Extended work hours, including weekends, may be required during peak periods.

You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.