Accounting Technician

Prince Edward Island Mutual Insurance Company; Summerside; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Dental, health and vision benefits

RRSP with company match

Well-being initiatives

Educational support

Job summary

PEI Mutual Insurance Company in Summerside, Canada, is seeking an Accounting Technician to join its Accounting Team. You will process and reconcile daily transactions, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end and year-end close procedures, while maintaining organized records.

We value accuracy, ethics, and collaboration. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and competitive retirement matching, with the opportunity to grow within a respected PEI employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile daily accounting transactions and financial records
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting files and records
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with other departments
• Calculate and submit payroll, source deductions, and T4 preparation (payroll experience preferred)
• Other general accounting functions specific to the insurance industry, as required

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll processing

Account reconciliations

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage

ADP

Salesforce

Job description

Professional, highly organized, excellent attention to detail, high degree of ethics, and excellent communication skills – if this sounds like you, PEI Mutual Insurance Company would love to hear from you!

Founded 141 years ago, PEI Mutual Insurance Company has deep roots in our Island’s primary resources. As PEI’s largest property and casualty insurer, we are committed to the well‑being of our employees and the communities we serve. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, offering wages that exceed the provincial living wage standard, ensuring our team is fairly compensated for their contributions and supporting our collective success, while protecting the people and places that matter most to us.

We offer:

• A beautiful, safe, spacious, and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation, generous sick and medical leave benefits
• Dental, health, and vision care benefits 100% funded by the company – including access to virtual healthcare 24/7 and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of PEI’s best defined-contribution retirement savings plans (RRSP) matched by the company
• Various employee well-being initiatives and wellness challenges
• Insurance education, paid study time and other development opportunities
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals

What you’ll do:

As Accounting Technician, you’ll join PEI Mutual’s Accounting Team where you’ll be part of the following functions:

• Process and reconcile daily accounting transactions and financial records
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records
• Assist in maintaining accurate and organized accounting files and records
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with other departments
• Calculate and submit payroll, source deductions, and T4 preparation (payroll experience preferred)
• Other general accounting functions specific to the insurance industry, as required

About you:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting role
• An understanding of accounting principles
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain a very high level of confidentiality
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets
• Experience in Sage, ADP, and Salesforce systems considered an asset but not required
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well independently and on a team
• Detail-oriented and proficient in managing deadlines and workflow
• A high degree of proficiency with software applications and information technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A high standard of ethical and professional behavior
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Your values align with PEI Mutual’s core values:
  • We listen and respond to members’ needs;
  • We behave with integrity;
  • We treat each other with dignity and respect;
  • We support, motivate and engage our talent;
  • We continuously improve and innovate;
  • We give back to the local communities we serve; and

Our positive culture is important to us! If you are highly people-focused and look forward to adding to our culture

Salary Range: $52,500 – $62,500 annually, depending on skills and years of experience.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.