Associate Accountant

Company: CGL
Department: Financial Acctg Services
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (10 months)
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.

The Associate Accountant plays a crucial role in meeting tight deadlines for closing TAM monthly and delivering essential reports. Responsibilities include reconciling and resolving Federated/Unified Market Accounts Payables and associated commissions promptly. Additionally, managing the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of Direct Bill Commission for Wealth Management. The role also involves addressing inquiries from internal and external partners.

How you will create impact:

- Responsible for closing month end on TAM through the Utilities function and to identify, investigate and correct anomalies in month-end reports.
- Reconciling Accounts Payable statements with general ledger accounts and process adjustments as required. Request, process and distribute payment to vendors.
- Prepare, process and reconcile Direct Bill Commission for Wealth Management ensuring information is complete and accurate.
- Accountable for timely completion of commission uploads to comp hub and follow up to ensure correct data transfer.
- Maintain Agent record by ensuring complete and current information and act as the key contact with the Agency Department.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items on account reconciliations, consulting with internal and external partners as required.
- Assist in the preparation and compilation of information required for quarterly and year end reconciliations and analysis
- Effectively respond to account and process inquiries from internal and external partners. Provide guidance to co-workers on accounting related issues and coding problems.
- Investigate and resolve TAM related issues identified through reports and month end procedures and respond to general ad hoc queries and analysis as required.
- Assist in recognizing process control and/or efficiency issues in current and proposed work processes.

To join our team:

- Accounting/Business post secondary graduate; or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years accounting or business related experience.
- Specialized knowledge of accounting functions (reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable processes)
- Intermediate to Advance Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Previous experience with TAM, Oracle and AS/400 is an asset.
- Broad understanding of property and casualty insurance accounting preferred.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills.

How you will succeed:

- You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
- You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
- Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
- You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Regular office environment, some overtime may be necessary during peak periods.
- A challenging work environment including multitasking, prioritizing and independent work.

What’s in it for you:

- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

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