Financial Accountant

GroupHEALTH; Surrey; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A benefits consulting firm in Surrey is looking for a Financial Accountant who will manage financial reporting and assist in audits. Candidates should hold a degree in accounting, have 3+ years of related experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a hybrid work setup and a supportive culture with opportunities to grow.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Extended health and dental benefits

Flexible work options

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for financial reporting.
• Minimum 3 years in an intermediate accounting or similar role.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)

Client Centric

Effective Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team Player

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant

About GroupHEALTH: At GroupHEALTH, we\'re proud of the work we do - but it\'s how we do it that truly sets us apart. We\'re a fast-moving, ever-evolving, stable organization with deep roots and a bold vision: to transform the way Canadians experience benefits. We combine agility with long-term stability to create meaningful impact. Here, you\'ll find more than just a job. You\'ll find a purpose-driven, people-first culture where kindness, collaboration, and curiosity thrive. Whether you\'ve been here fifteen years or fifteen days, you\'ll notice right away - our people are genuinely invested in one another\'s success and delivering exceptional experiences to our clients and plan members.

About the Role

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the accounting activities within the Financial Reporting Team. Core duties include balance sheet and bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audit file preparation, monthly tax remittances, annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts, preparation of consolidated financial statements, consolidation entries, and deferred income tax schedules.

This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Surrey, BC, working 2 days in office and 3 days from home.

What to Expect in Your First 3-6 Months

First 3 Months

• Develop a strong understanding of the Financial Reporting team\'s accounting functions.
• Complete training on balance sheet reconciliations and gain familiarity with accounts and transactions.
• Complete training on cash flow reporting and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Learn month-end closing and reporting requirements.
• Gain understanding of different types of month-end journal entries.
• Learn the customized Dynamics GP settings and apply these skills when preparing reconciliations.
• Handle monthly tax remittances.
• Complete training on PP&E and intangibles schedules.
• Complete training on commission & bonus calculations.

First 6 Months

• Learn the accounting functions and reporting requirements for different entities.
• Train on quarterly reporting and reforecasting.
• Support annual budgeting.
• Assist with annual audit file preparation.
• Prepare weekly cash reporting.
• Manage daily banking and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation and analysis.
• Handle tax remittances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and financial statements.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting.
• Prepare quarterly PP&E and intangibles schedules.
• Prepare quarterly tax schedules.
• Prepare fixed assets schedules for various entities.
• Complete quarterly bonus calculations.

What You\'ll Do

• Weekly cash reporting
• Bank reconciliations
• Month-end journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliation and analysis
• Tax remittances
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and financial statement preparation
• Annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting
• Annual audit file preparation
• Daily deposits and postings in Sage Intacct

What We're Looking For

• Completion of a degree or diploma in accounting
• Minimum 3 years in an intermediate accounting or similar role
• At least 5 years of overall accounting experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end closing (asset)
• Experience with Sage Intacct (asset)
• Experience in group benefits industry (asset)

Critical Competencies

You will succeed in this role if you are:

Client Centric - You prioritize and take action based on the needs of both internal and external clients, with a positive, can-do attitude.

An Effective Communicator - You communicate clearly and respectfully, build strong relationships, and adapt communication styles with tact and diplomacy.

Able to Embrace Change - You thrive in a dynamic environment, adapt quickly, and use challenges as opportunities for growth.

Organized - You plan, prioritize, and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.

A Team Player - You collaborate, value diverse perspectives, and focus on shared success.

Compensation

At the time of this posting, the estimated annual base salary for this position is $63,000-68,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and education/training. This range reflects the annual base salary only and does not encompass the comprehensive total rewards package that we proudly offer.

Why Join Us

• Beyond salary, we offer generous paid time off, extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, and flexible work options
• Wellness support, including comprehensive mental health resources, to prioritize your well-being both in and out of the workplace
• A supportive culture, with opportunities to grow, and where our team members feel valued and empowered to thrive

Accommodation and Inclusion

GroupHEALTH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you need accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know! We\'re here to help.

If you\'re ready to do meaningful work and grow your career with GroupHEALTH, we\'d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application.