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General Accountant

Victoria, British Columbia
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation reflective of your skills and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
Employer-matched RRSP contributions to support your financial future.

About the role

Who We Are Since 1970, Coast Claims Insurance Services has been a trusted leader in the independent insurance adjusting industry. With a reputation built on integrity, expertise, and service excellence, we’ve grown to become Canada’s fourth-largest adjusting firm. Operating across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, we’re proud to be home to top-tier talent and a collaborative, client-focused culture

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail oriented and motivated General Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, support month-end and year-end close processes, and help maintain accurate financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with progressive accounting experience and a can do attitude with strong interpersonal skills to be part of a growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enter invoices into the accounting system, ensuring proper documentation and approvals are in place before payments are issued.
  • Allocate expenses to the appropriate branch or department to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and process daily deposits, ensuring timely and accurate handling of payments.
  • Manage multiple bank accounts, including monitoring transactions, processing payments, and understanding cash flow for various activities.
  • Create and process electronic payments, including e-transfers, EFTs, and wire transfers.
  • Prepare and reconcile prepaid accounts and other general ledger accounts.
  • Capitalize fixed asset invoices that meet policy thresholds and qualify as assets.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of designated accounts, including trust or liability accounts.
  • Maintain and update accounts receivable records, prepare reports, and communicate outstanding balances as needed.
  • Process monthly adjuster payments after thorough review of the data.
  • Prepare monthly production, financial, and expense reports for management.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Assist with commission calculations and payments as required.
  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned by management.
  • Identify process deficiencies and recommend best practices to improve efficiency and financial outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.
  • Working towards or plan to pursue a CPA designation (preferred)
  • 2-5 years of accounting experience in progressives accounting roles or experience.
  • Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Xero) SharePoint and Power BI experience will be an asset.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Coast Claims?

  • Competitive compensation reflective of your skills and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-matched RRSP contributions to support your financial future.
  • A supportive, team-oriented environment that values work-life balance.

Coast Claims prioritize diversity and while we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, we will only be in direct contact with those applicants who are selected for an interview.

About Coast Claims Insurance Services

Insurance

Coast Claims is a leading provider of exceptional claims services, committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, innovation, fairness, and professionalism. Our values guide our interactions with all our clients, insureds, and partners, both within and outside the industry. We are dedicated to delivering outstanding results and exceeding expectations, always putting the needs of our clients first. With a team of experienced professionals and a customer-centric approach, we are committed to providing exceptional support and guidance throughout the claims process.