Accountant (12 Month Contract)
- Markham, ON, Canada
$19.62 to $30.92 CAD / hour · Contract
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- Pay
- $19.62 to $30.92 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Thornhill, ON, CA, L3T 7P7
Salary Range: $19.62 - $30.92 CAD/hr
Company: CAA Club Group
Position Type: Existing position
About Us
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 as 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!
Position Details
What You Will Do
- Preparing standard journal entries for responsible business units on a monthly basis
- Prepare working paper files and schedules to support monthly account reconciliations, and investigating unusual items as necessary
- Take ownership to understand and resolve accounting issues, should they arise
- Reports may include income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, etc
- Assist in the preparation of materials and schedules to support the financial information, internal and external financial statements
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory reporting requirements, as necessary
- Assist in reviewing significant variances from budget to actual
- Interaction with external and other auditors, as needed
- Assist in researching technical accounting literature, as needed
- Assist in ad hoc requests and projects, as needed
Please note, salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.
Who You Are
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred (i.e. Accounting)
- Enrolled and pursuing the CPA designation (preferred)
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Strong understanding of accounting systems
Please note that internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted.
Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process.
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly journal entries, working papers, account reconciliations, and financial reports for assigned business units. Support financial statements, regulatory reporting, budget variance reviews, audits, accounting research, and ad hoc projects.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant work experience and intermediate Excel knowledge, along with a strong understanding of accounting systems. A relevant bachelor's degree is preferred, as is enrollment in and pursuit of the CPA designation.
Skills
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Support
- Technical Accounting Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting Systems
- Problem Solving
Benefits
- Holistic Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Travel Incentives
- Product and Service Discounts
- Performance-Based Pay
- Recognition Programs
- Defined Contribution Plan
- Personal Spending Account
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Working Papers
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Statements
- Income Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow
- Regulatory Reporting
- Budget-to-Actual Variance Analysis
- Auditing
- Technical Accounting
- Accounting Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA Designation
- Insurance