ABOUT US
The Ontario School Boards’ Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) is a non-profit insurance company providing commercial lines of insurance to the school boards of Ontario. We classify ourselves as a boutique insurance company with a highly qualified and close group of employees. At OSBIE we foster a customer-focused culture and have great people working here, helping us ensure we provide excellent service to our subscribers. Our people are our greatest asset and at OSBIE we aim to balance work and play by providing our employees with hybrid work arrangements and a variety of social settings and events that promote a collaborative and connected work environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail oriented and highly motivated Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Associate will provide support for day-to-day accounting operations. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are looking to gain hands on experience in general accounting, day-to-day financial operations and financial reporting. This position will support the Finance team with maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with the IFRS accounting standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs and vendor account management
- Perform bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis
- Assist in the preparation of recurring journal entries
- Assist with month end and year end closing activities
- Assist with claims related tasks that impact financial reporting
- Perform data entry and routine accounting tasks on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports
- Support the external audit by helping provide the necessary documents as requested
- Provide support to Assistant Controller with other tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Currently enrolled in the CPA program
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience in accounting or finance
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- High level of accuracy with attention to detail
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Team oriented and willingness to learn and take initiative
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter and current résumé with your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
OSBIE is committed to providing a barrier-free application and interview process for all candidates. Should you require accommodations due to a disability or medical condition at any point throughout the hiring process, please notify us and we will do our very best to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $57,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON
