Intact Financial Corporation

Accounting Specialist

Intact Financial Corporation$87K — $106K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA)
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting
  • Solid background in IFRS and financial statement preparation
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Support financial reporting during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
  • Calculate and journalize purchase price allocations for acquisitions
  • Reconcile bank and sub-ledger accounts
  • Research technical accounting issues and document findings
  • Assist in implementing new accounting standards and policies
  • Prepare regulatory and government reports like RIBO, GST, and sales taxes

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness account for physical and mental well-being
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching
  • Group RRSP with company matching for long-term security
  • Potential annual bonus up to 200% based on performance
Full Job Description
Pay at BrokerLink is about much more than just salary.

- Flexible work arrangements

- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, Wellness account and much more

- Share plan & other savings

Salary range (but not limited to):
87,200 - 106,600

Incentive plan
Annual bonus: 10% target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to 200% (subject to personal and company performance)

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our incentive programs and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with BrokerLink matching a portion of your contributions.

Our Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, location 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.

About the role

We're looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our growing team in Alberta or Ontario on a full-time, permanent basis.

Primary responsibilities:
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and other reporting requirements.
  • Support the Financial reporting team during month, quarter and year end.
  • Work on preliminary/final purchase price calculations for new acquisitions and prepare purchase journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and sub-ledger accounts.
  • Research technical accounting matters and prepare supporting documentation and accounting memos.
  • Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policy updates.
  • Support the preparation of financial statement disclosures and management reporting packages.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare various regulatory and government reporting (RIBO, GST&HST, sales taxes, quarterly surveys etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance the quality and reliability of financial information.
  • Assist with finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and process automation projects.
  • Support ERP enhancements and finance-related system upgrades.
  • Complete other tasks as assigned and other ad-hoc reporting and accounting projects as required.


Knowledge, skill and abilities required:

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing roles, with a focus on public company financial reporting preferred
  • Solid background in IFRS, including financial statement preparation, financial reporting, technical accounting research, and accounting policy application.
  • Must have advanced excel skills
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering accurate and timely financial information.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Strong problem solving, organizational, time management, prioritizing and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross- functionally and present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
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This position will fill an essential role in our team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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