Accountant

BrokerLink; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm located in Canada is seeking an Accountant to support financial reporting and manage various accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in accounting and 3-5 years of experience, alongside excellent Excel and communication skills. Join a team that values integrity and professionalism in a flexible work environment with competitive compensation and numerous perks.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental insurance benefits

Personal Spending account

RRSP with Company matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Competitive compensation package

Paid Time Off, including 3 weeks of vacation

Recognition as one of Canada's best employers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in full-cycle accounting and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including bank and payroll.
• Prepare regulatory and government reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Diploma or Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Being a part of BrokerLink means you live our values: to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence, and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment.

We want like-minded individuals who aim to provide the highest level of customer service and carry themselves with utmost professionalism.

We are committed to investing in your success! Our purpose of "we’re here to help people" motivates us to retain the talented team members we attract. We offer numerous opportunities for growth and an environment that values our most important assets—our team members. With over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!

We are looking for an Accountant to join BrokerLink and work out of our Calgary, AB office on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us:

• Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
• Personal Spending account to invest in your healthy lifestyle
• RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
• ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX: IFC) with matching
• Dress for your day — dress according to your daily schedule
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers, and more!
• Paid Time Off, including personal days, volunteer days, exam/study time, jury duty, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year
• Recognition as one of Canada's best employers, such as Kincentric 2024

What the Role Entails:

1. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and other reporting requirements.
2. Support the Financial Reporting team during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
3. Reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including bank, payroll, capital assets, bonus, and other sub-ledger accounts.
4. Work on preliminary and final purchase price calculations for new acquisitions and prepare purchase journal entries.
5. Review opening and final acquisition balances, monthly movements, and final reconciliations for various acquisitions.
6. Prepare regulatory and government reports (RIBO, GST/HST, sales taxes, quarterly surveys, etc.)
7. Complete other tasks as assigned and participate in ad-hoc reporting and accounting projects as required.

The Successful candidate will have:

• Diploma or Degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in full-cycle accounting and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with others and assist team members

If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply.