General Accountant in Drummondville

What You'll Do

The General Accountant is responsible for day-to-day financial activities including recording journal entries, preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting audits and the preparation of financial statements.

• Reporting to the Finance & Accounting Director, your core responsibilities will be to:
• Maintain general ledger and ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and investigating discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and supports month-end close activities.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules, and assists external auditors as required.
• Review inputs into general ledger to ensure proper coding, identify sources of errors and take actions for improvement.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and various analysis.
• Participate in corporate and finance projects in support of organizational goals.
• Participate in digital transformation projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and follow internal accounting controls.
• Continual refinement of processes to ensure efficiency.
• Perform other duties within competence, as assigned.

What You Bring

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• CPA designation or pursuing a CPA designation is considered an asset
• A minimum of three years’ experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of audit schedule and audit working paper preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite applications, mainly Excel.
• Comfort using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Superior time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting operations in the insurance business and knowledge of Applied EPIC are considered an asset.
• The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

We also consider your potential.

If you know you have what it takes to do the job, but your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

• Salary Range
• This position offers a competitive salary within a range from

$66,360 to $91,217 along with rewarding bonuses that recognize your dedication.

At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we value transparency and take multiple factors into account when determining your starting salary, including your skills, experience, and alignment with the role as well as internal equity, while positioning you for continued growth and recognition over time.

Some of the Perks We Offer

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits, total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness support to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here are just some of the reasons you'll love working here

• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including Linked In Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Let’s work together!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

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