Senior Accountant-SAP (ECH-ON)

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

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

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Provide monthly analysis of entity result variances to verify the completeness and accuracy of financial statements
• Assist with timely and accurate monthly financial closing process
• Conduct a variance analysis of entity financial results
• Regulatory reporting – Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual P&C1 statements and worksheets
• Oversee and review periodic bank, intercompany and account reconciliations, investigations, and address any differences
• Oversee cash flow requirements for entity and related administration duties
• Provide support regarding strategic management planning and implementation including presentation and analysis of internal controls
• Year-end Audit functions – Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and audit documentation
• Review monthly Fixed assets and Prepaid Schedules
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year end General accounting and reporting
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings ensuring accuracy of data, regulatory compliance and performance measurement
• Participate in general ledger, system processes and testing for automation
• Assist in other ad hoc projects when required (analysis, forecasting, budgeting)
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, and automate manual processes
• Mentor and provide guidance to accountants and team, including review of their work and development of best practices
• Lead SAP implementation of accounting module including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable which track financial transactions
• Lead cross-functional projects and finance initiatives
• Partner with operational and business teams to provide financial guidance and support strategic initiatives
• Prepare working papers for auditor’s review, discuss variances, if any and provide explanations

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

• University degree/College diploma in Accounting or Business-related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role is required
• Working knowledge in SAP accounting module is a must including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable which track financial transactions
• Experience in SAP implementations is required. Understanding and mapping business processes into SAP functionality is essential.
• CPA preferred
• Investment accounting experience is an asset
• Previous work experience in a P&C insurance industry is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications
• Familiarity with systems such as Epicor, Adapt & Fiserv
• High level of accuracy with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong decision making, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG 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.