Associate Accountant-CAN-NE

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Associate Accountant

Essential Job Functions:

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close, including performing bank reconciliations, posting quarterly expenses and allocation of overhead costs
• Prepare closing results and analyze the Branch’s financial performance
• Scan and record documents and mail, including cheques, letters of credit, and invoices. Maintain the inventory of letters of credit and other forms of reinsurance collateral
• Ensure proper coding of all Canadian accounts payable
• Assist with the preparation of tax packages; assist in the preparation of the budget and the associated packages
• Run and maintain reports, including the Trial Balance, adding new accounts as necessary
• Forecast and calculate insurance premium tax and income tax
• Liaise with internal and external auditors; gather audit evidence and answer inquiries from external auditors
• Additional assignments/projects that may be assigned by the Senior Accountant or Controller

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 0-2 years of experience
• Enrolled in CPA program
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Workday Financial experience preferred 
• Insurance experience a plus

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 CAD, depending on qualifications and experience

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.