Financial Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
About GroupHEALTH
At GroupHEALTH, we’re proud of the work we do – but it’s how we do it that truly sets us apart. We’re a fast-moving, ever-evolving, stable organization with deep roots and a bold vision: to transform the way Canadians experience benefits. We combine agility with long-term stability to create meaningful impact.
Here, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a purpose-driven, people-first culture where kindness, collaboration, and curiosity thrive. Whether you’ve been here fifteen years or fifteen days, you’ll notice right away – our people are genuinely invested in one another’s success and delivering exceptional experiences to our clients and plan members.
About the Role
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Corporate Finance team by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and analysis. This position is responsible for a range of accounting functions, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and preparation of quarterly, monthly, and annual financial statements. You’ll also take the lead on annual audit file preparation, monthly tax remittances, and contribute to the annual budgeting and reforecasting process. This is a hybrid opportunity out of our Surrey, BC office, working 2 days in office.
What to expect in your first 3-6 months:
First 3 months
- Develop a strong understanding of the Corporate Finance accounting functions.
- Complete the training on BS reconciliations and get familiar with all BS accounts and types of transactions
- Complete training on Cash Flow reporting and monthly bank reconciliations
- Training on Month end closing and reporting requirements
- Gain understanding with different types of Month end journal entries
- Learning the customized Sage Intacct settings and applying these skills when preparing reconciliations
- Monthly Tax remittances
First 6 months:
-
Learn the accounting functions and reporting requirements for different entities
-
Training on quarterly reporting and reforecasting
-
Annual budgeting
-
Annual audit files preparation
What You'll Do
-
Weekly Cash Reporting
-
Main Account Bank Reconciliations
-
Month-End Journal Entries
-
Balance Sheet Reconciliation and analysis
-
Tax remittances
-
Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and Financial statements preparation
-
Annual Budgeting and quarterly reforecast
-
Annual Audit files preparation
-
Daily deposits and postings in Sage Intacct
What We're Looking For
-
Completion of a degree or diploma in accounting
-
2-3 years of full cycle accounting experience
-
MS Excel – Advanced level
-
Experience with Month end closing
-
Experience with Sage Intacct is an asset
-
Experience with Group Benefits is an asset
-
Interest in pursuing an accounting designation is an asset
Critical Competencies
You will succeed in this role if you are:
Client Centric – You prioritize and take action based on the needs of both internal and external clients, with a positive, can-do attitude.
An Effective Communicator – You communicate clearly and respectfully, build strong relationships, and adapt communication styles with tact and diplomacy.
Able to Embrace Change – You thrive in a dynamic environment, adapt quickly, and use challenges as opportunities for growth.
Organized – You plan, prioritize, and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.
A Team Player – You collaborate, value diverse perspectives, and focus on shared success.
Compensation
At the time of this posting, the estimated annual base salary for this position is $63,000-68,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and education/training. This range reflects the annual base salary only and does not encompass the comprehensive total rewards package that we proudly offer.
Why Join Us
-
Beyond salary, we offer generous paid time off, extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, and flexible work options
-
Wellness support, including comprehensive mental health resources, to prioritize your well-being both in and out of the workplace
-
A supportive culture, with opportunities to grow, and where our team members feel valued and empowered to thrive
Accommodation and Inclusion
GroupHEALTH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you need accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know! We’re here to help.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work and grow your career with GroupHEALTH, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application.
About GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions
In every industry there is a company that thinks, and does things, differently. In employee group benefits, GroupHEALTH Benefits Solutions™ is that company.
GroupHEALTH is transforming the way Canadians experience benefits by developing and delivering the most affordable, configurable, and usable benefit solutions to businesses across Canada. Leaders in employee benefits plans and group insurance, the GroupHEALTH Family of Companies has more than 700 employees in offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton, Etobicoke, Woodbridge, and Barrie. With annual premiums exceeding $700 million and over $5 billion in pension assets under management, GroupHEALTH supplies market leading employee benefit services to more than 5,000 client organizations across Canada in both the public and private sectors, supporting more than 450,000 Canadians and their families.
Financial Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
About GroupHEALTH
At GroupHEALTH, we’re proud of the work we do – but it’s how we do it that truly sets us apart. We’re a fast-moving, ever-evolving, stable organization with deep roots and a bold vision: to transform the way Canadians experience benefits. We combine agility with long-term stability to create meaningful impact.
Here, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a purpose-driven, people-first culture where kindness, collaboration, and curiosity thrive. Whether you’ve been here fifteen years or fifteen days, you’ll notice right away – our people are genuinely invested in one another’s success and delivering exceptional experiences to our clients and plan members.
About the Role
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Corporate Finance team by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and analysis. This position is responsible for a range of accounting functions, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and preparation of quarterly, monthly, and annual financial statements. You’ll also take the lead on annual audit file preparation, monthly tax remittances, and contribute to the annual budgeting and reforecasting process. This is a hybrid opportunity out of our Surrey, BC office, working 2 days in office.
What to expect in your first 3-6 months:
First 3 months
- Develop a strong understanding of the Corporate Finance accounting functions.
- Complete the training on BS reconciliations and get familiar with all BS accounts and types of transactions
- Complete training on Cash Flow reporting and monthly bank reconciliations
- Training on Month end closing and reporting requirements
- Gain understanding with different types of Month end journal entries
- Learning the customized Sage Intacct settings and applying these skills when preparing reconciliations
- Monthly Tax remittances
First 6 months:
-
Learn the accounting functions and reporting requirements for different entities
-
Training on quarterly reporting and reforecasting
-
Annual budgeting
-
Annual audit files preparation
What You'll Do
-
Weekly Cash Reporting
-
Main Account Bank Reconciliations
-
Month-End Journal Entries
-
Balance Sheet Reconciliation and analysis
-
Tax remittances
-
Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and Financial statements preparation
-
Annual Budgeting and quarterly reforecast
-
Annual Audit files preparation
-
Daily deposits and postings in Sage Intacct
What We're Looking For
-
Completion of a degree or diploma in accounting
-
2-3 years of full cycle accounting experience
-
MS Excel – Advanced level
-
Experience with Month end closing
-
Experience with Sage Intacct is an asset
-
Experience with Group Benefits is an asset
-
Interest in pursuing an accounting designation is an asset
Critical Competencies
You will succeed in this role if you are:
Client Centric – You prioritize and take action based on the needs of both internal and external clients, with a positive, can-do attitude.
An Effective Communicator – You communicate clearly and respectfully, build strong relationships, and adapt communication styles with tact and diplomacy.
Able to Embrace Change – You thrive in a dynamic environment, adapt quickly, and use challenges as opportunities for growth.
Organized – You plan, prioritize, and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.
A Team Player – You collaborate, value diverse perspectives, and focus on shared success.
Compensation
At the time of this posting, the estimated annual base salary for this position is $63,000-68,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and education/training. This range reflects the annual base salary only and does not encompass the comprehensive total rewards package that we proudly offer.
Why Join Us
-
Beyond salary, we offer generous paid time off, extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, and flexible work options
-
Wellness support, including comprehensive mental health resources, to prioritize your well-being both in and out of the workplace
-
A supportive culture, with opportunities to grow, and where our team members feel valued and empowered to thrive
Accommodation and Inclusion
GroupHEALTH is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you need accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know! We’re here to help.
If you’re ready to do meaningful work and grow your career with GroupHEALTH, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application.
About GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions
In every industry there is a company that thinks, and does things, differently. In employee group benefits, GroupHEALTH Benefits Solutions™ is that company.
GroupHEALTH is transforming the way Canadians experience benefits by developing and delivering the most affordable, configurable, and usable benefit solutions to businesses across Canada. Leaders in employee benefits plans and group insurance, the GroupHEALTH Family of Companies has more than 700 employees in offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton, Etobicoke, Woodbridge, and Barrie. With annual premiums exceeding $700 million and over $5 billion in pension assets under management, GroupHEALTH supplies market leading employee benefit services to more than 5,000 client organizations across Canada in both the public and private sectors, supporting more than 450,000 Canadians and their families.