Analyst, Financial Accounting
Analyst, Financial Accounting
Jun 13, 2024 Location :
Calgary, AB, CA
We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Insurance, formerly Rogers Insurance, offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.
Our people are :
- Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
- Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
- Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
- Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.
We also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 550 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees.
Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success which they make possible.
Join our award-winning network of over 1,000 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.
ANALYST, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
You will be responsible for the preparation and processing of various reports to senior management and external parties. Reporting to the Team Leader, Financial Accounting, you will be heavily involved in initiatives undertaken by the finance team, and considered a key team member working towards the completion of those projects.
LOCATION AND STATUS
- Calgary, AB
- Full-time, permanent
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity of accounting information
- Preparation of monthly financial reporting package with variance analysis
- Assisting in preparation of any annual filings
- Preparation of annual financial statements (entity level and consolidated)
- Assisting with special projects and initiatives within the Finance group
- Assisting with process improvement initiatives
- Back up support to Accounting team
- Ad hoc reporting and projects, as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and a Chartered Professional Account (CPA) designation
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in similar role (experience in the Insurance industry will be considered an asset)
- Highly developed ability to prioritize and multi task
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining accuracy in work, with a high level of competence in analyzing data
- Planning, organizing, scheduling, communication and problem analysis skills
- Ability to work well on a team and individually
- A motivated self-starter; active participation in ongoing projects
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Acera Insurance is one of the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada. With over 60 locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and the Yukon, and $1 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective.
Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.
Acera Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.