Job title: Junior Staff Accountant – Hybrid

Company: Hub International

Job description: Hi, we’re HUB. We are proud to be ranked 5th among the world’s largest insurance brokerages, advising businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our clients and organization.

We are currently hiring a Junior Staff Accountant in the Hub Financial Center (HFC), the centralized accounting team for HUB International. The Junior Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting & Compliance Supervisor and is responsible for assisting with monthly closing processes, preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.

What you’ll do

• Assist with the month-end closing process and running of reports for all Broker Management system(s) and GL system(s) within the accounting center.
• Build your understanding of the balance sheet account reconciliation process, to prepare reconciliations that are accurate, compliant, and timely. Assist with researching reconciling items to resolution.
• Prepare accurate and timely bank account reconciliations within established deadlines. Support the research of bank account reconciling items and communicate to respective teams for resolution.

• Assist with ensuring that GL offsets and supporting source adjustments are identified and cleared prior to deadline; follow-up on timely clearing of all reconciling transactions.
• Prepare and record journal entries for both the Broker Management system(s) and GL system(s).
• Prepare and/or assist with various monthly and quarterly accruals, adjustments, and bad debt calculations.
• Complete the Fixed Asset module close process and balancing to General Ledger.
• Opportunity for involvement in various accounting system processes.

• Run and distribute month end and ad-hoc reports.
• Research and analyze data as requested; perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to our team

• Requires at least 1 year experience in accounting field.

• Insurance Experience a plus.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• High degree of accuracy with a good eye for detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Must have some flexibility of work hours and have the ability to potentially put in extra hours during peak times.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, or currently pursuing.
• Interest in, or currently pursuing CPA designation preferred

What’s in it for you?

• A leadership team focused on caring for and developing our team
• Competitive compensation
• Customizable flexible benefits & company matching retirement contributions
• Generous time off package
• Progressive work environment at a rapidly growing organization

• Growth potential – HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Hybrid Work Environment

Department Accounting & Finance

Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)

Expected salary:

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Job date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:27:03 GMT