Staff Accountant

Tokio Marine Canada Ltd • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$60,000 - CA$70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is a Canadian early-stage entrepreneurial commercial P&C insurer based in Toronto. We partner with select brokers to deliver tailored business insurance solutions across Canada. As part of the Tokio Marine Group, we are able to collaborate under a shared framework while maintaining autonomy and local decision making. We support Canadian businesses in taking smart risks by delivering practical insurance solutions and exceptional service through trusted broker partnerships. The Staff Accountant is responsible for helping manage the accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash management functions while also playing a support role with financial reporting. Our focus is simple - create the best team of professionals in the business. If you enjoy the excitement, challenges and rewards that come with creating better ways to do business, this may be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of two years of relevant and progressive experience in area of accounts receivables and/or general accounting.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office - particularly Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills, math skills, demonstrated logic and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, driving for results
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thrives in a changing environment and comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required

Nice To Haves

• An interest in commercial insurance.
• Working towards a CPA designation is an asset
• Fluency in French preferred but not required
• Previous insurance experience a definite asset

Responsibilities

• Reconcile receivables by brokers and follow up on any differences
• Processing receipts (EFT’s, cheques and ClearPay) into our accounting module
• Prepare bank deposits
• Maintain broker accounts records, ensure accuracy of monthly broker statements
• Assist with finance controls surrounding payments
• Assist in processing payments in our accounting module
• Provide insights and expense analysis to internal stakeholders
• Prepare journal entries for month end process
• Assist in monthly and year end closing processes along with the preparation of financial statements for internal, external and regulatory reporting purposes
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Assist with audit requests
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies and issues.
• Participate in Automation initiatives to assist in creating efficiencies within the function.
• Whatever the need, you will step up to the challenge and help.

Benefits

• Flexibility based on the role and the business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree