Hiring a Bookkeeper in Insurance Brokerage in Montréal

Hiring a Bookkeeper in Insurance Brokerage

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our insurance brokerage team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of the brokerage, including Trust and General Accounts, payroll, broker commissions, month-end reporting, and year-end preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for Trust and General Accounts.
• Review and correct invoicing and accounting discrepancies.
• Perform Trust Account transfer calculations and maintain accurate Trust records.
• Process accounts payable, client payments, refunds, receipts, and bank deposits.
• Prepare payroll and process employee salaries and hourly payments.
• Calculate and process broker commission payments.
• Prepare and maintain Accounts Receivable aging reports.
• Prepare monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and other financial reports.
• Complete month-end closing procedures and maintain supporting accounting records.
• Prepare annual T4 and T4A documents.
• Calculate and remit Retail Sales Tax and other applicable payments.
• Prepare bookkeeping records and supporting documents for year-end review by the corporate accountant.
• Review accounting system transactions, identify discrepancies or system errors, and coordinate with vendors when required.
• Work closely with the company's corporate accounting firm.
• Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Perform other bookkeeping and accounting duties as required.

Requirements

• At least 1-year bookkeeping or accounting experience; Canadian bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank reconciliation, general ledger, payroll, and month-end procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and computerized accounting systems.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Simply Accounting/Sage, Power Broker, or insurance brokerage accounting systems is an asset.
• Experience in an insurance brokerage and knowledge of RIBO Trust accounting requirements would be a strong asset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with management, brokers, staff, insurance companies, and external accountants.
• Fluent in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.

Compensation is determined by each candidate's qualifications and experience.