Build the future with us
Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Accountant, Insurance Accounting, you will play a key role in the planning and overseeing of the insurance underwriter (DAC) and other obligor/administrator accounting activities. in areas such as process improvement, quality assurance and accounting/reporting operations.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Senior Accountant, Insurance Accounting, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
Assist with the monthly financial close process for the internal underwriter, administrators, and obligors, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries and review of monthly entity financial results
Prepare financial reviews for client portfolio, preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, and providing analysis and insights on sales trends to Management
Provide client relationship support and engagement including monthly surplus disbursements and other trust reimbursements.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliation and assist Manager with resolution of problem accounts and/or reconciling items.
Assist in the development and reporting of relevant KPIs and metrics to optimize the performance and success of the team
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
Establish and maintain robust internal controls and governance to uphold operational effectiveness.
Assist in the facilitation of seamless collaboration with auditors, both internal and external, ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to requests.
Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
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What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
· Is known for their ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
· Stands out for their analytical, organizational and communication skills
· Demonstrates strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
· Is recognized for their experience in financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, and Great Plains.
· Has 3-5 years of experience in accounting
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Why you’ll love working with us
· A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
· A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
· The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
· Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
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Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.
CompanyiA American Warranty, L.P.Posting End Date2026-10-30
iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!
iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionOur differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts! To learn more click here.
Skills Required
- Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
- Experience with financial systems including NetSuite, SAP, BlackLine, and Great Plains
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
What We Do
iA American Warranty Group, part of iA Financial Group, operates in insurance and related financial services. The organization’s U.S. careers materials identify claims roles supporting policyholders and claims handling, while the specific Claims Analyst role processes life, disability, and waiver-of-premium claims and answers status questions for policyholders, agents, and funeral homes. iA Financial Group reports more than 9,000 employees and the trust of over five million people.
