Accountant (temporary)

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. Salary range (but not limited to): 59,300 - 72,500 About the role We are seeking an Accountant to join the Operation Finance team, playing a key role in supporting our growth. The Accountant I must be a strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Accountant I should be able to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations. This person is autonomous and organized, which is essential for this role. It is a temporary 12-month position. What you will accomplish with us: Respond professionally to client and broker inquiries, by phone and in writing. Accurately process and verify payments received; analyze files and ensure effective follow-ups. Perform account or policy reconciliations and resolve outstanding amounts (deposits, lump‑sum payments); prepare check requests. Generate client debits/withdrawals and ensure information consistency. Verify and enter banking information; review new accounts or policies; process premium refunds. Handle and resolve issues related to payments, disbursements, payment arrangements, payment methods, and discrepancies between accounts or policies. Manage cancellation and/or termination transactions and ensure documentation compliance. Perform bank reconciliations on a recurring and reliable basis. Contribute to the technical development of accounting practices. Participate in optimizing accounting processes and ensure their proper execution. What you will bring: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in accounting or administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar position. Attention to detail, efficiency, and excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; team spirit and client orientation. Strong analytical skills; ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Proficiency with the MS Office suite, particularly Excel. Motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn and excel. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English‑speaking colleagues across the country. #LI-Hybrid Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team. We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site. #J-18808-Ljbffr