Job Description

We're Northbridge Financial. We're proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada's leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We're a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard - and having fun at work - all while making a difference? Look no farther than Northbridge.

This position is responsible for administering internal accounting systems and prepaid accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliation, all aspects of invoice and cheque request processing and payment analyzing, preparing financial statement components and/or accounts, preparing financial reports and maintaining good filing records of endorsed cheques.

In other words, they're awesome. If you are too, consider joining our premium accounting team!

You're great at:

• Maintain accounting records and ensure all accounting entries are entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparation of key reconciliations.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial accounts and records, and identify and resolve discrepancies or problems.
• Provide back-up for all responsibilities of Accounts Payable ClerkPrepare month-end journal entries as assigned.
• Process cheques, including printing, coordinating cheque signing, distributing with appropriate attachments, and filing a copy with related backup documentation.
• Monitor daily bank balances and prepare requests for account transfers as required.
• Ensure all invoices and cheque requests are properly approved.
• Process requests for wire transfers.

You have:

• Several years accounting experience or other related discipline or completion of post-secondary education.
• Working knowledge of insurance accounting, including premiums, claims, reinsurance, and loss accounting.
• Working knowledge of insurance trends, developments, and current standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Lotus Notes; Working knowledge of spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel); PC and Mainframe experience an asset.
• Enrollment in CMA or CGA programs an asset.

We're great at putting you first by:

Prioritizing your well-being (Wellness Program, flexible health benefits, employee assistance)

Promoting balance (flexible schedules, generous time off, and work from home options)

Supporting your financial health (employee share purchase plan, pension plans, discount on staff insurance)

Helping you grow in your career (education assistance, internal mobility)

Caring about the community and the causes you believe in (donation matching, team volunteering)

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.