Senior Accountant

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Western Financial Group Full time
Career Opportunities: Senior Accountant (80461)

Requisition ID 80461 - Posted - Finance & Accounting - Calgary - Alberta - Canada

Truthfulness | Fairness | Value | Loyalty


As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty. We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.


SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, our Senior Accountant is key a member of the Financial Reporting team which oversees the financial operations and provides meaningful information to the business and its shareholders. You will support the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Financial Reporting Team.

  • Prepare and design working papers and schedules to support financial reports and audits including investigation and resolution of discrepancies
  • Compile financial and regulatory reports for our Parent Company, including templates and analyses
  • Prepare sales tax and GST filings
  • Liaise with tax authorities and advisors in multiple jurisdictions to ensure statutory requirements are met
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements with disclosure notes
  • Perform analytical reviews of financial data and provide insights relative to performance benchmarks
  • Evaluate bank covenant compliance and complete reporting requirements
  • Operate in full compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
  • Provide ongoing support in a multifunctional team including support for ad hoc projects

The value you bring

  • Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent in a related field
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
  • 2+ years of prior relevant experience (public or regulated company experience considered an asset)
  • Comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial principles and practices in International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”)
  • Experience with consolidating multiple entities preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Location: High River, AB (Hybrid)

Requisition #: 80461

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role – or we might have another that suits you even better

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, please reach out to us .

Health and Wellness

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account. 

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