Senior Accountant

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion

At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs

Position Details

What You Will Do

• Oversee Finance automation projects acting as a liaison with IT
• Preparation and review correctness of financial statements
• Take accountability for overseeing timely closing of Underwriting systems, Reinsurance system and co-ordinate
• Review bank account reconciliations, and clearing accounts
• Prepare and process monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, adjusting entries to balance sheet, income statement for financial reporting
• Prepare monthly overriding and contingency commissions entries
• Setup and update Reinsurance system and verify correctness of test results
• Assist in monthly/quarterly/annual preparation of financial statements, commentaries and other supporting documents
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reinsurance reports to divisions and reinsurers
• Conduct audits and advise findings and recommendations
• Regulatory reporting; prepare and assist in quarterly and annual P&C1 statements and worksheets
• Strategic Management; Provide support regarding strategic management planning and implementation of presentation and analysis of internal controls
• Year-end Audit functions; Prepare working papers for auditors review, discuss variances, and provide explanation

Salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply

Who You Are

• University degree/College diploma in Accounting or Business related discipline
• Professional designation (CPA,CGA, CMA, CA)
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with month, quarter and year end
• Work experience in a P&C insurance industry and familiarity within insurance accounting standard IFRS 17 is required
• Ability to adapt to other new systems easily
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• High level of accuracy with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong decision making, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate accounting and finance information
• Advocate for continuous process improvement and optimization

Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of position being posted.

We may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.