Accounting Associate in Toronto

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in Finance Operations (collections, cash application and/or general ledger reconciliations) and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Finance Operations Associate to join our high-performing finance team responsible for supporting a variety of Finance Operations tasks.

Reporting to the Finance Accounting and Reporting Manager, you will provide support to Financial Operations across a range of general ledger and reporting functions. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

• Collects and reconciles premiums and non-premiums, invoices or applies cash.
• Collects and minimizes outstanding balances and delinquencies to assigned accounts.
• Anticipate customer needs, monitor trends in order to recommend changes and provide regular status updates.
• Identify and resolve problems, verify accuracy of processed transactions, reconcile and perform duties per defined procedures.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships with stakeholders such as brokers, underwriters, etc.
• Provides technical guidance, work direction, and analytical support to the team.
• Analyze account information to identify and reconcile discrepancies and/or conduct research on financial data.
• Assist and support department initiatives.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area.
• Knowledge of insurance industry agreements and loss sensitive programs.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Accounting, Accounts Payable (A-P), Accounts Receivable (A-R), Financial and Accounting Systems, Financial Record Keeping, and General Ledger (G-L).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• SAP knowledge.
• Accounting and close process experience.

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications.

Our Culture: At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.