Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Accountant The Accountant will be responsible for administering internal accounting systems and prepaid accounts, preparing journal entries and account reconciliation, all aspects of invoice and cheque request processing and payment analyzing, preparing financial statement components and/or accounts, preparing financial reports and maintaining good filing records of endorsed cheques. They will support and maintain accounting records and ensure all accounting entries are entered accurately and in a timely manner.

Assist in preparation of key reconciliations and compile, analyze, and reconcile financial accounts and records, and identify and resolve discrepancies or problems. Assist with the development of appropriate action plans for the resolution of discrepancies and potential problems. Coordinate with other units/departments to ensure financial data and systems are updated in a timely manner and prepare month-end journal entries as assigned.

We want your talent

• Review and verify invoices/payment requisitions for proper coding and authorization and resolve any invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Ensure all information entered in the finance accounting system is accurate and complete.
• Prepare and perform cheque runs, EFTs, wires, and bank account transfers.
• Prepare journal entries for expense reclassifications and other general ledger entries as required.
• Ability to handle high volumes of work while meeting multiple priorities and demands.

• Post-secondary education in a financial discipline or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience within a similar role.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel and Word)
• Knowledge in coding of GST, HST and Provincial Sales Taxes an asset.
• Familiarity with online banking (i.e., RBC Express) is preferred but not a requirement.

We really mean it when we say we put you first.

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one with early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We’re invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.
• We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness.

The base salary range for this role is $51,000 - $77,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position.

We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring!

Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

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We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and Tru Shield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future.

We’re a company of passionate people who put people first.

Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and…