Accounting Specialist

Permanent Full Time Reporting to the Associate Manager, Insurance Accounting, you will be operating in a fast-paced environment with ties to both operations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for suspense account monitoring, reconciliations, and recording financial transactions that support accurate financial reporting. This role is also involved in junior team member training when required. It interacts with various departments within the organization and building and managing these relationships is key. This role is aligned to our London, ON Head Office . What You Will Do

• Ensures accurate and timely reporting through completion of financial transactions, reconciliations, journal entries and related investigations. Complete daily and weekly follow-up on outstanding items
• Drives resolution of outstanding items while overcoming obstacles. Communicate issues to Associate Manager
• Maintains key summary processes that assist in greenlighting financial runs
• Assists junior team members with workload, training, and guidance
• Exposure to IFRS17 accounting
• Collaboratively work environment across teams, locations and levels

What You Will Bring

• 2 to 3 years of accounting experience
• Education/skills acquired through completion of a post-secondary degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to manage multiple demands while working to strict deadlines
• Strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• High degree of accuracy
• Knowledge of accounting systems (SAP, FSCD...)
• Self-starter, team-oriented, and able to work with limited direction
• Professional and approachable with an emphasis on collaborative working relationships

The base salary for this position is between $41,400- $62,100 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today! Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success. You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences. Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.  We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] . Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.