Accounting Technician

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible group insurance

Retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation entitlement

Wellness/personal development days

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc is seeking an Accounting Technician to support operational accounting, with a focus on banking follow-ups and reconciliations. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely problem resolution, and adherence to internal controls.

In this hybrid Vancouver-based position, you will own reconciliations, record transactions in Oracle ERP, and assist with month-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in operational accounting.
• College diploma in Accounting or Administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Curiosity and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform banking and cash management follow-ups, including bank reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare and own account reconciliations for bank and operational accounts.
• Record transactions in Oracle ERP, including month-end entries and adjustments.
• Execute internal controls and escalate anomalies for analysis.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audits and inquiries.

Skills

Banking follow-ups

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma in Accounting or Administration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about operational accounting and looking to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Accounting Technician, you will play a key role in the operational accounting activities of Dealer Services, with a strong focus on banking follow-ups and account reconciliations.

Are you passionate about operational accounting and unwilling to do things simply “because they’ve always been done that way”? Do you enjoy developing a deep understanding of your work and contributing to continuous improvement? Join a rigorous and committed team where collaboration, complementary expertise, and a positive work environment are at the heart of daily operations.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and maximize your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the center of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As an Accounting Technician, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing banking and cash management follow-ups, including bank reconciliations, investigation of discrepancies, monitoring outstanding items, and resolving issues in a timely manner;
• Preparing and owning account reconciliations (bank and other operational accounts), documenting analyses, and maintaining clear audit trails;
• Recording various transactions in Oracle ERP, including journal entries as required for month-end activities, adjustments, and reclassifications;
• Executing established internal controls, identifying anomalies, and promptly escalating situations requiring more in-depth analysis;
• Preparing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and producing required reconciliations for external audits, regulatory requests, and internal requests.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

• Has 3 years of experience in operational accounting;
• Holds a college diploma in Accounting or Administration;
• Is recognized for their strong attention to detail and sense of accountability;
• Demonstrates curiosity and the ability to challenge existing practices with a solution-oriented mindset;

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• A work environment where learning and development blend with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation entitlement and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

The typical hiring range for this position is between CAD 60,700 and CAD 68,000 per year; the offered base salary may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.