Junior Accountant

Insurance Growth Network is a place where driven professionals come to build meaningful careers in a vital and evolving industry. We foster a values-based culture that emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth. With structured development programs, clear advancement opportunities, and a strong commitment to internal talent, IGN empowers its team members to thrive and make a lasting impact.

• Competitive & Unique Compensation Structures – Designed to reward performance and support long-term career growth.
• Growth Opportunities – Clear paths for advancement and internal promotions.
• Benefits Active Day One – Enjoy full health and wellness coverage from your first day.
• Award-Winning Employer – Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer three years in a row.
• Supportive Culture – A values-driven workplace that prioritizes collaboration and respect.
• Education Support – Licensing, training, and course grants to help you grow professionally.
• Industry Stability – Be part of an essential and resilient sector with long-term demand.
• Modern Work Environment – Tools, tech, and flexibility to help you do your best work.

Responsible for supporting the finance team in enhancing the quality of financial reporting and maintaining an adequate system of accounting records.

• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts frequently to enhance the quality of financial reporting
• Assist with financial reporting by preparing various schedules to track detailed financial information
• Coordinate work performed by an outsourced team
• Support the annual audit process

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

a. Reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Reconcile bank accounts weekly
• Reconcile inter-company accounts weekly
• Reconcile premium financing company accounts weekly

b. Reporting

• Update various balance sheet schedules including fixed asset schedule, Accrual schedule, Prepaid schedule
• Undertake special projects relating to streamlining finance processes
• Update process and control documentation relating to financial reporting
• Audit financial processes to highlight deficiencies

c. Coordinate with outsourced service provider

• Coordinate with outsourced service providers to:
• Follow up, obtain, and send missing insurer statements
• Follow up, obtain, and send Financing company statements
• Review work performed by the outsourced team

d. Provide audit support

• Provide support for the annual financial audit
• Coordinate activities around the annual audit
• Gather and manage documentation to support the audit
• Maintain audit files and related documentation

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Significant balance sheet accounts reconciled every month
2. Completion of special projects on time
3. No material errors in the work performed by the outsourced service provider
4. Audited financial statement drafts available by Mar 31

Other Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Traction EOS, staff meetings, and other company functions
• Uphold the organization's core values
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and client information
• Comply with the company policies and procedures as established (Employee Handbook, policies and procedures, etc.)
• Take all steps to avoid, and report to the COO, any potential Errors & Omissions or bad debt situations
• Other related duties as required

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Accounting or Accounting diploma
• At least 1 year of accounting experience
• Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

This job operates in a professional office environment. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.