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Senior Accounting Analyst

Sun Life3 days ago
Hybrid
Waterloo, Ontario
CA$58,000 - CA$93,000/annual
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

15 vacation days per year
Flexible benefits (health, dental, etc.) from day one
Pension plan with matching contributions

About the role

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description: We're seeking a detail-oriented, skilled individual to take ownership of various accounting control tasks, including daily manual entries, account reconciliations, and internal management reporting. If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical skills and a team-oriented mindset, we'd love to hear from you!

What will you do?

  • Process daily manual accounting entries
  • Manage daily cash control reconciliation
  • Ensure successful daily system feeds into the Ledger
  • Oversee monthly Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) process and prepare annual HST Return to CRA
  • Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations
  • Manage Expense Recovery Process
  • Oversee Advisors' bonus process
  • Support GRS Client Services and Canadian Banking Services on suspense control accounts

What do you need to succeed?

  • Relevant degree with some experience; accounting designation is an asset
  • Advanced Excel skills (Macro, Power Query)
  • Experience with Tableau and mainframe systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Account reconciliation experience
  • Understanding of general accounting transactions
  • Team player with leadership abilities

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with AFO reports, SAP, and Tableau
  • Proactive and self-directed
  • Passion for continuous improvement
  • Adaptable to changing priorities
  • Willingness to work extended hours during critical periods

What’s in it for you?

  • Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 15 vacation days per year
  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making
  • contributions.
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
  • A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
  • An environment of continuous learning and improvement
  • We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
  • Sun Life ranked one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights’ 2024

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000

Job Category: Finance

Posting End Date: 03/11/2025

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