Staff Accountant

At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture fosters team work and presents opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets. Join the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) team. We are a multi-year Globe and Mail / Morneau Shapell Employee Recommended workplace with an award-winning culture. We offer a flexible, hybrid-work model and our FIRST Flex program offers opportunity to work internationally. We have a comprehensive benefit package including: • Health Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life, and health spending account • Financial Benefits: an RRSP plan with a generous company match and competitive compensation including discretionary or incentive bonuses • Education Benefits: education reimbursement and on-demand learning courses We have a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. We support work / life balance and promote growth-from-within opportunities. Why join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility Position Summary: The Finance team operates in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for the daily cash movements, high-volume transaction processing, payment processing, light audit support, and responding to inquiries from other departments. This opportunity is ideal for a strong team player with advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail, who is looking to build on their accounting knowledge and grow their career in the financial services industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reconcile and balance daily financial transactions, including payments, deposits, credits, and other activity Manage the end-to-end broker commission payment process, ensuring timely and accurate payouts Process journal entries, accounts payable, and execute daily electronic payments to vendors and partners Support internal and external audits with well-organized, audit-ready documentation Administer and update premium funding contracts, including payment collections, policy changes, and renewals Support the preparation and filing of annual GST/HST returns, as applicable Respond to internal and external inquiries with clear, timely, and solution-oriented communication Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies Support system-related activities, including data validation, reconciliation, and testing as required Contribute to key projects and initiatives (approximately 20% of the role), with a strong focus on embedding technology solutions—leveraging data, automation, and digital tools to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and drive scalable, tech-enabled outcomes Act as a go-to resource for team members, providing day to day guidance and coaching to enhance team performance and consistency Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to day-to-day financial operations Strong understanding of journal entries and how they impact the profit and loss statement Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency Experience working with financial systems Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify issues and follow through on resolutions Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions Training / Education / Experience Qualifications: University/college degree in Accounting or Finance generally preferred Compensation The estimated salary for this role is $59,000 - $77,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience AI Disclosure No AI technology is used in the recruitment process Vacancy Status This position is an existing vacancy that is actively being filled #LI-Hybrid

The Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciling daily financial transactions, managing broker commission payments, and processing journal entries and accounts payable. They will also support internal and external audits, assist with GST/HST filings, and contribute to technology-driven process improvement projects.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience and a strong understanding of journal entries and financial operations. Proficiency in advanced Excel and experience with financial systems are required, along with a university or college degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Health spending account • RRSP plan with company match • Discretionary or incentive bonuses • Education reimbursement • On-demand learning courses

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• AccountingPreferred

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• Accounting
• Financial operations
• Journal entries
• Excel
• Financial systems
• Reconciliation
• Accounts payable
• Payment processing
• Audit support
• Data validation
• Process improvement
• Internal controls
• Communication
• Coaching
• Analytical skills
• Payment Collection
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Solution-Oriented
• Follow Through
• Accounts Payable
• Auditing
• Automation
• Deposit Accounts
• Internal Controls
• Data Validation
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Services
• Financial Systems
• Scalability
• Innovation
• Internal Auditing
• Operations
• Payment Processing
• Team Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Transaction Processing (Business)
• Filing
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Staff Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week