Accounting Supervisor

Peace Hills Insurance; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a full-time Accounting Supervisor to enhance the productivity of their Accounting Team. The successful candidate will oversee finance reconciliations, manage billing processes, and ensure effective team collaboration. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial processes, making it a pivotal position within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience, minimum 3 in a Team Lead or Supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of finance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Fluency with Microsoft and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of finance reconciliations and reports.
• Assist in managing the billing team and resolving disputes.
• Prepare reports to manage receivables and assist Billing Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post secondary education in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We currently a full-time position available for an Accounting Supervisor, located in our office. Reporting to the Controller, Finance, for day-to-day direction, the successful candidate will contribute to the productivity and effectiveness of the Accounting Team, with responsibilities in the Finance and Billing departments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Finance Department :

• Ensure that the assigned daily, weekly and monthly finance reconciliations are completed and inform the Controller of any delay
• Prepare reports to manage the bank reconciliations and assist the Controller in analyzing the information
• Investigate discrepancies in daily cash receipts tracking and liaise with the Finance department to ensure timely completion of the bank reconciliation
• Perform journal entries and account reconciliations of receivables and commissions
• Working with the Controller, ensure that finance and billing reports are fully tested for the go-live phase of the new insurance system and that training is delivered to the finance and billing team members
• In conjunction with the Billing Manager, ensure appropriate staffing levels by managing time off requests and scheduling / assigning work for the team
• In support of the Billing Manager, contribute to the execution of training to new staff along with ongoing education with respect to the company's processes and systems
• Assist in the resolution of billing disputes, inquiries and other issues with a variety of internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely collection of all receivables and process any potential write-offs.
• Assist the Billing Manager to oversee the payables and receivable function to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, appropriately and are within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
• In coordination with the Billing Manager, participate as needed in providing support and feedback to staff through one-on-one meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Identify and escalate performance concerns to the Billing Manager.
• Prepare a variety of reports to manage receivables and assist the Billing Manager in analyzing the information.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts receivables, including verification and posting of payments, and running reports to manage receivables
• Review weekly premium refunds
• Maintain daily cash receipts tracking
• Be available as a backup for day-to-day processing of accounts receivable or payable transactions
• Assist the Billing Manager in the co-existence period as we transition to a new insurance system

Required Qualifications

• Post secondary education in relevant field
• Knowledge of finance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes and activities
• 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 in a Team Lead or Supervisory capacity
• Possess an effective telephone manner and solid communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail including a high degree of numerical accuracy
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft excel
• Fluency with Microsoft and the ability to learn new software
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team
• Professional, efficient and proactive with time-management and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in an environment of shifting priorities and pressures
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an asset