Accountant

Marsh Management Services; Halifax; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a remote financial management professional to support U.S.-based clients. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing client interactions. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and experience in regulatory environments. Competitive compensation and benefits start from day one.

Benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Experience with financial statements and regulatory compliance is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a remote environment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements accurately and on time.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
• Prepare regulatory filings for compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial statement preparation

Cash reconciliation

Client communication

Job description

Job Description

What can you expect?

Join a growing team of 85+ people in the Halifax office, divided geographically in terms of coverage. This position will support U.S.-based clients.

This is a remote / work-from-home position, and we welcome interested candidates.

You will be responsible for accounting, regulatory compliance, and administrative functions for a portfolio of captive insurance companies and other clients.

We will count on you to :

• Prepare financial statements accurately and on time.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts.
• Prepare bank deposits and cash disbursements.
• Plan and complete annual audits for clients.
• Prepare regulatory filings.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with domicile captive insurance regulations.
• Track and reconcile claims activity.
• Maintain client files according to Marsh standard filing system.
• Maintain client contact as needed.
• Participate in special projects requested by management and clients.
• Monitor and document team and client activities to prevent and detect problems.
• Prepare memos and other correspondence.
• Communicate with other service providers.
• Maintain client and office databases.
• Investigate outstanding issues on client accounts.
• Prepare meeting materials and participate in the annual board of directors' meetings and other client meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and solid results.
• Culture of internal mobility, collaboration, and valued partnership with HR.
• Equipment and support provided for remote / work-from-home position.
• Employee Resource Groups offering access to leaders, volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with industry and client counterparts.
• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STI / LTI, life insurance, RSP or TFSA).
• Generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Entitlement to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, community service days, 10 sick days, and nine company holidays (with early dismissal).
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to suit various needs and budgets.
• Benefits coverage begins on day one.