Accounting Technician

You’re passionate about **numbers, finance **and **reporting**

You’re a **self starter** who is looking to be part of a great team

You’re able to balance **attention to detail** and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

If you’re nodding, this **Accounting Technician** **role at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

**What’s the role?**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Billing and Finance, the Accounting Technician is responsible for all billing and finance tasks related to their assigned client portfolio. The incumbent is expected to gain a thorough understanding of the in-house billing system used to produce client billings and collaborate with other departments to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of billings. In addition, the role is also responsible for various month-end accounting entries and reconciliations.

More specifically, the Accounting Technician is responsible for the following:

- Perform daily operations relating to accounts receivable, including preparing customer invoices, following up for timely collection, and maintaining aging of accounts at acceptable levels;
- Analyze customer accounts, identify, address and correct issues attributing to account delinquencies;
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of the processes related to their assigned client portfolio;
- Prepare various financial reports and analysis including third party administration summaries reconciling premiums billed and collected on behalf of insurance carriers, health care spending account summaries and self-insured benefit plan reconciliations;
- Assist in the generation and issuance of payroll export files, the review of payroll reconciliation files and the reconciliation of accounts;
- Process cash receipts and payments; and
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries and working papers.

**What does it take?**
- Two or more years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and accounting software
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Comfortable dealing with customers and company personnel at various levels
- Bilingual in French and English, a very strong asset

**Who we are**

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With close to 500 employees operating out of 10 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty, and credit insurance.

**What sets us apart?**

**Be in good company**

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

**Challenge your thinking**

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast, but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

**Grow together**

We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement

**Are you interested?**

Send in your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.