Accounting Senior Research Analyst

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$73,500–$116,850 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Research proposed and newly issued accounting standards to assess their impact on financial statements, and advise senior management on findings. Develop and communicate compliant accounting policies and processes, provide guidance on proposed transactions, and lead research projects involving multiple staff members.

Job details

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Accounting Research Senior Consultant II conducts extensive research regarding the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters and advises senior management regarding extensive research analysis. Develops, implements and communicates new policies and processes to comply with newly issued accounting standards. Provides accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure conformity with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and organization policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Partnering with management in support of key initiatives and projects Provide ongoing consulting for accounting research Transferring knowledge to less experience employees Coordination and directing the work of the other project members Leading Research Projects Involving multiple staff members Accounting research planning and execution, including potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards Experience 3 or more years of experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have supervisory duties. Education & Experience (in lieu) In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Skills Accounting Research Compensation Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 73,500.00 - 116,850.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience. Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process. This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires at least three years of experience and accounting research expertise. It also calls for the ability to advise management, lead and coordinate project work, and transfer knowledge to less experienced employees; equivalent education and experience may be considered.