Senior Corporate Accountant POST NUMBER: 422211
Our client is a global company in the financial services industry. They are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant who will be responsible for supporting the Canadian branch operations as it relates to the preparation of financial statement packages and month-end closing.
Why Work Here
- Great collaborate team culture with a strong executive leadership team that leads by example
- Company values employees who are entrepreneurial and looking for opportunities to seek challenges and contribute
- Fantastic future growth opportunities to further career with strong mentorship
- Great workplace with a positive social environment
- Low-turnover and very stable organization that values their employees. Very experienced leadership team
About the Opportunity
- Perform month-end closing activities and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Conduct reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to cash, receivables, payables, and investment accounts
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings in compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding trends, variances, and potential risks
- Participate in audits, providing support and documentation as required by external auditors
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry practices related to the insurance sector
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, fostering their professional development within the organization
- Other duties as assigned
About You
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA certification is required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles within the insurance industry, with a focus on Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance.
- Exceptional technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments
- The ability to work independently and, as part of a team
- A proactive and adaptable mindset
- Working knowledge of French and/or German could be considered an asset.
Salary Range
Highly competitive salary based on candidate experience which includes base, bonus and RRSP contributions
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.