Intermediate Accountant

FCT; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in London, Ontario is seeking a Finance role focused on processing transactions and maintaining customer relations. Candidates should have 1-2 years of finance experience, a relevant degree, and strong MS Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Group retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Paid volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Finance experience.
• High-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong computer skills including intermediate level of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work within a secure VDI environment to protect sensitive information.
• Review and process payments, check deposits, and validate reports.
• Meet customer SLA’s for payments and invoicing.
• Collaborate with internal teams for workflow and projects.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organization

Computer skills (MS Excel)

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

University or college degree in accounting

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Work within secure VDI environment and protect all sensitive information as per FCT guidelines.
• Review, reconcile and process high volume of transactions and payments, check deposits and invoices etc and validate related reports by internal partners for completeness and accuracy.
• Meet customer SLA’s for payments and invoicing
• Validate and enter payments to various parties.
• Collaborate with internal teams as part of workflow and for projects.
• Collect outstanding amounts from customers and work to improve and avoid any billing errors.
• Help to establish and maintain positive relationships with external customers.
• Follow process and procedures required to perform month end activities that result in accurate revenue recognition that drives financial reports.
• Provide backup support for team members.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 1-2 years of Finance experience
• University or college degree, ideally in accounting
• High-level attention to detail and accuracy, organization and prioritization
• Strong computer skills including intermediate level of MS Excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Solid interpersonal and team building skills.
• Excellent customer service skills

HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
• Potential for performance-based incentives
• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.