Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week with flexibility on which days

Language: English

Duration: 12-month contract with strong potential to convert to permanent

 

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization within the insurance and reinsurance sector, supporting complex accounting operations with global reach. As a General Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, smooth month-end processes, and strong collaboration across teams.

You will work closely with a tight-knit finance team, including the CFO and senior finance leaders, in a culture that values teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support business decision-making and operational excellence, while giving you exposure to both technical accounting and process enhancement initiatives.

 

What’s in it for You

You will join a collaborative finance team that values team spirit and shared success. This role offers hands-on exposure to insurance accounting, automation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and operational stakeholders. It is an ideal opportunity for an intermediate-level accountant looking to deepen technical skills, contribute meaningfully, and potentially transition into a permanent role.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage day-to-day general ledger accounting, including bank reconciliations and financial reporting for assigned areas.
• In this role, you’ll support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• You’ll prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• You’ll run and analyze Sage Enterprise Intelligence reports to support financial insights and audits.
• You’ll collaborate with underwriters, brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve financial questions efficiently.
• You’ll assist with premium and claims bordereaux preparation, submission, and tracking.
• You’ll contribute to special projects focused on process improvement, automation, and cross-training within the team.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the insurance industry.
• Currently pursuing a CPA designation or actively working toward it.
• Hands-on experience with Sage, including Sage Enterprise Intelligence reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Index and Match, pivot tables, and linked spreadsheets.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, internal controls, and reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and learn independently.

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.