Accountant (18 Month Contract)

CAA Club Group•Markham, ON

About The Position

At CAA Club Group, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe - whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. As a trusted Member-based organization, we provide products and services that are essential to Members’ safety and peace of mind. With over 2.6 million Members across Ontario and Manitoba, we advocate on issues such road safety and infrastructure, the environment, seniors’ mobility, and consumer protection. Associates share in each other’s successes, drive change and support each other while cultivating a great working environment to deliver on what is best for our Members. CAA Club Group is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies. 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!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Accounting)
3-5 years of significant accounting experience
Proficient in IFRS Accounting standards
Strong preference for Insurance accounting and IFRS 17 experience
Strong understanding of accounting systems and experience with SAP is an asset
Detail-oriented approach with demonstrated analytical skills
Assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet multiple tight deadlines
Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Nice To Haves

Pursuing CPA designation is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare regular monthly and ad-hoc journal entries for responsible business units to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Assist in the preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements
Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
Assist in reviewing significant variances from budget to actual
Prepare and file quarterly regulatory reporting requirements, as necessary
Assist in certain special projects as part of the Company's continuous improvement initiatives
Perform monthly and ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support Finance Management and other departments
Support the annual and interim external audit and review process