
Accounting Specialist
Intact
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montréal • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$87,200 - CA$106,600 per year
About the role
- Act as the finance partner for assigned business units: produce monthly reports, analyze results versus budgets/forecasts, and explain variances
- Prepare expense forecasts with regional teams, WFM and CDAT; support management in budgeting and complex analyses; provide recommendations
- Support operations in performance monitoring and process improvement
- Contribute to month-end close (journal entries, GL reconciliations)
- Continuously improve financial systems and accounting processes; simplify, standardize, and strengthen controls
- Ensure compliance and effectiveness of financial controls.
Requirements
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and analytics tools (Power BI, Power Query); automation (e.g., Power Automate) and financial ERPs (e.g., SAP/Oracle) are significant assets
- Quick learner, agile, highly organized; able to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills at all levels (regional teams and leadership); clear and concise
- Knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance is a strong asset
- Bilingual (French/English) — required to interact regularly with colleagues across the country.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid working model
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of paid leave per year
- A range of benefits to support physical and mental well‑being, including telemedicine, a wellness account, and more
- Profit-sharing plan and other savings: up to 12% of salary or potentially more (ask how you could earn a guaranteed lifetime income)
- Pension plan options providing long-term flexibility and security for employees beyond their careers.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingbudgetingforecastingreportingfinancial analysisjournal entriesGL reconciliationsfinancial controlsprocess improvementperformance monitoring
Soft Skills
quick learneragilehighly organizedindependentproactiveexcellent communicationcollaboration skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesclear communicationconcise communication
Certifications
CPA