Job Description

Westland Insurance Group Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Accountant, with the opportunity to be working remotely. This role will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Accounting Team.
What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The Opportunity:
This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of routine and non-routine functions related to accounting through the insurance bank accounts in accordance with standard policies and procedures. You will leverage your education and experience in accounting to verify General Ledger reports, reconcile bank accounts, and post transactions to ledgers, Smart Pay and balancing.
Responsibilities:

• Posts daily journal entries, including cash receipts, Smart Pay, month-end adjustments and accounts payable.
• Conducts general ledger reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepares working papers for the external audit.
• Ensures compliance with an accounting control framework within Corporate Accounting.
• Maintains a professional standard of conduct at all times while promoting a positive image of the organization.
• Maintains compliance with all audit and risk management requirements and all other internal policies.

Here's what you bring:

• Diploma in Business or Accounting
• Minimum one year' experience in an accounting role, working in accounts receivables and / or accounts payable
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel
• Experience with SigXP would be an asset
• Self-motivated and directed, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.
Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equality and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca