Accountant

Global Excel Management Inc.; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel insurance industry is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance team in Sherbrooke. The role involves maintaining financial records, producing monthly statements, and collaborating with management on financial analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, bilingual proficiency in French and English, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive vacation package

Flexible and supportive work environment

Wellness program including on-site gym

Opportunities for advancement and education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience, preferably in finance or travel insurance.
• Professional designation of CPA would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of taxation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial statements and external audit documentation.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports for management.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Workday

Adaptive

Job description

Job Description

Are you a person who enjoys helping people? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you!

As an Accountant in the Finance team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the books and records of the company and its subsidiaries are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. The accountant works in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager to maintain highly detailed analytical reports supporting financial data. This position plays a key role in the production of monthly financial statements as well as year-end audit, annual budget and forecasts.

What does your typical day look like?

• Works in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager and the site controllers to ensure the production of monthly financial statements;
• Works in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager to produce the external audit documentation;
• Works in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager in preparing financial analysis on financial statements, highlights performance issues and prepares reports for management;
• Reconciles assigned general ledger account in a timely manner, including intercompany transactions;
• Researches and resolves all outstanding, out-of-balance or stale-dated items.What skills and experience are we looking for?
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field;
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience, preferably in the financial or travel insurance industry;
• Professional designation of CPA would be an asset;
• Bilingual French and English (spoken and written). English is used daily, particularly for conducting follow-ups with other departments in our various sites, whether in Ontario, Miami, Mexico or elsewhere;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Basic knowledge of taxation regulations;
• Strong analytical and reporting skills;
• Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Knowledge of Workday and Adaptive would be an asset.

When you apply:

If you require assistance or accommodation during our recruitment process, please notify Human Resources so that we can review and consider how we may be able to assist you based on your individual needs.

We offer you

• Competitive vacation package;
• A flexible and supportive work environment offering several benefits such as on-call doctors, on-site Bistro, and much more;
• A company wellness program that includes an on-site gym, opportunities to participate in fitness classes, discounts at local businesses as well as “lunch-and-learns” on various topics linked to health and wellness;
• Many opportunities for advancement, development and financial assistance to employees who wish to continue their education.