Accountant (12 month contract)

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Education assistance for CIP/FCIP/CRM

Wellness programs

Donation matching and volunteer days

Job summary

Northbridge Financial Corporation is seeking an Accountant to administer internal accounting systems, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and handle invoice processing and payments. The role supports timely financial data updates and month-end activities in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency with Excel and Office, and knowledge of GST/HST. The company offers a transparent pay range, employee benefits, and education support.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a financial discipline or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software (Excel/Word).
• Knowledge in coding of GST, HST and Provincial Sales Taxes an asset.
• Familiarity with online banking (RBC Express) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify invoices/payment requisitions for proper coding and authorization and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure all information entered in the finance accounting system is accurate and complete.
• Prepare and perform cheque runs, EFTs, wires, and bank transfers.
• Prepare journal entries for expense reclassifications and other general ledger entries as required.
• Handle high volumes of work while meeting multiple priorities and demands.
• Coordinate with other units to ensure financial data and systems are updated timely and prepare month-end journal entries.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

GST/HST knowledge

Online banking basics

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in a financial discipline or related field

Tools

RBC Express

Job description

What It’s Like To Be a Northbridge Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for administering internal accounting systems and prepaid accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliation, all aspects of invoice and cheque request processing and payment analyzing, preparing financial statement components and/or accounts, preparing financial reports and maintaining good filing records of endorsed cheques.

They will support and maintain accounting records and ensure all accounting entries are entered accurately and in a timely manner. Assist in preparation of key reconciliations and compile, analyze, and reconcile financial accounts and records, and identify and resolve discrepancies or problems. Assist with the development of appropriate action plans for the resolution of discrepancies and potential problems. Coordinate with other units/departments to ensure financial data and systems are updated in a timely manner and prepare month-end journal entries as assigned.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Review and verify invoices/payment requisitions for proper coding and authorization and resolve any invoice discrepancies and issues.


• Ensure all information entered in the finance accounting system is accurate and complete.


• Prepare and perform cheque runs, EFTs, wires, and bank account transfers.


• Prepare journal entries for expense reclassifications and other general ledger entries as required.


• Ability to handle high volumes of work while meeting multiple priorities and demands.

If you have:

• Post-secondary education in a financial discipline or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience within a similar role.


• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel and Word)


• Knowledge in coding of GST, HST and Provincial Sales Taxes an asset.


• Familiarity with online banking (i.e., RBC Express) is preferred but not a requirement.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.


• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one with early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.


• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.


• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $51,000 - $77,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring! If the role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Who we are

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.