Accounting Technician - Finance

at  Portage Mutual Insurance

About Portage Mutual
Portage Mutual Insurance is a trusted national property and casualty mutual insurance company. We have been owned by our policyholders since 1884 and proudly serve their interests by offering competitive home, automobile, commercial and farm insurance products. Portage Mutual has office locations in Edmonton (AB), Portage la Prairie (MB), St. Catharines (ON) and Bedford (NS) with products being 100% distributed by brokers across Canada. We greatly value our relationships with policyholders and brokers.
People at Portage Mutual
Working at Portage Mutual allows you to learn, grow and develop while collaborating with experienced and committed colleagues. We support hybrid work arrangements while continuing to build diverse teams and a culture of inclusivity. We are growing and offer resources to empower both individual and team success. We are proud of the communities we serve and are rooted in making positive impacts within them.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must reside in Canada and be authorized to work in Canada.
• Accounting, Financial Service, or Accounts Payable experience considered an asset.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
• Extremely strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Accuracy is an important attribute in this position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Post secondary education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is considered an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in the insurance industry is an asset but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Learn, Grow and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package
  If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply. We thank you for your interest in Portage Mutual Insurance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. (No agencies please).

Portage Mutual Insurance is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process. If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

• This is a one-year Contract position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Accounting Technician provides financial and administrative support for the Company and is responsible for maintaining the regular accounting duties for payables within the Company. This includes ensuring that all incoming invoices are processed and paid in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. The individual also collaborates with the Finance and Accounting team on financial and regulatory reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process all incoming invoices including employee expenses in an accurate, efficient and timely manner including verifying that the proper approval has been received.
• Process outgoing invoice and employee payments using one of three payment methods (cheque, bill pay or EFT).
• Investigate discrepancies on vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Monitor the Accounts Payable email and physical in-bin.
• Perform weekly reconciliation of bank transactions to ensure transactions posted to the ledger reconcile to the actual bank balance. This includes following up on any discrepancies both in the ledger and the bank balance.
• Provide financial and administrative support to the Accounts Department including processing refund cheques, cheque requisitions, broker updates and taking daily deposits to the bank.
• Assist in the completion of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Assist in the completion of year end documentation for the company.