Accounting Specialist

Who We Are:
CAA Niagara is a proud Niagara Region employer, that strives on delivering rewarding experiences and enhancing the lives of our community. For over one hundred years, we have been a staple within our community, providing such services as emergency roadside assistance, travel services, insurance coverage, membership and rewards savings; continually growing our suite of relevant services and products.

A true community partner, we could not be here without our over 149,000 members across Niagara, allowing us to focus on earning your continued trust, every day
COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: As we play a strong role in our community and in keeping our employees, members, customers and community safe, as per our vaccination policy, all employees, including new hires, must be fully vaccinated (of all strains) against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is to be provided upon offer of employment.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE:
At CAA Niagara, we offer a great total rewards package that includes:

- 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life insurance, travel insurance
- Online Healthcare and Nurse Navigation Support
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan
- Growth/Training and Development opportunities
- Give Where You Live Program (Community Volunteer Opportunities)
- Green / Wellness Reimbursement Program
- A focus on your Health & Wellbeing: With paid personal hours & programs designed to encourage individual wellness

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for handling CAA Niagara’s overall daily accounting tasks of multiple lines of business and CAA Niagara-owned businesses. The Accounting Specialist will analyze financial information, maintain complete records while adhering to the strict standards of the organization.

An Accounting Specialist’s responsibilities include keeping accurate records of all transactions, handling certain reporting tasks and account reconciliations as needed.

Primary

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles accounts to the general ledger.
- Prepare a multitude of reports for financial, tax, and regulatory purposes.
- Perform financial analysis of key operating costs, seeking opportunity of savings.
- Aid in month-end processing and reporting of financial results
- Assist in Monthly budgeting reports
- Assist in Year-End Audit
- Collaborate with Associate Director to provide necessary financial reports to business units.
- Support with creation of training documents and training of Accounting Clerks.

This is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as permanent or temporary, where needs are required.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong financial acumen and analytical agility
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs
- Must be able to learn different systems and accounting software systems
- Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated aptitude in dealing with private and confidential information; uses diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills

Education & Experience
- 3-6 years recent related experience in full cycle of accounting.
- Strong knowledge and direct use of Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent interruptions with requirement to focus
- Ability to sit/stand when required

CAA Niagara values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our members, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.