Premium Accounting Analyst (15 Month Contract)

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OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization that puts people, both our members and our employees, first. We are committed to providing a positive work environment and to developing careers. We’re looking for someone to join our team as a:

Premium Accounting Analyst (15 Month Contract)

• Do you crave finding connections between things?
• Are you always thinking of newer, better ways of doing things?
• Do you instinctively know what is important?

If the above sounds like you, then consider OTIP for your next career move!

As a member of our Finance and Accounting team, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing reconciliation of the board billing book and related transactions, individual lines deferred payments and revenues by product lines, taxes, surplus balances and the general ledger.
• Preparing special financial reports and remaining informed of special projects while ensuring that special revenues and expenditures are tracked by the accounting system.
• Interacting with individual clients and liaising with carriers to ensure board audits are completed in accordance with established standards.
• Preparing year end reconciliation schedules for all premium transactions including premium, taxes, surplus and revenue and where required reconciles activity with carriers.
• Following procedures to maintain accounting controls and discussing or advising manager on needed actions outside established procedures.

If this opportunity sounds interesting, and you meet the following requirements, you might be the person we’re looking for. We need someone who has:

• Final stages of completion in a recognized accounting designation program (i.e. CA, CGA or CMA).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, compare and analyze information and figures in great detail while using strategic approaches to understand complex problems and concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience in the group insurance accounting field will be considered an asset.
• The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset.

OTIP is more than just a place to work. In addition to competitive salaries and industry-leading benefits, OTIP offers a work environment where your opinions are valued and expected! Our employees have the opportunity to provide feedback on departmental goals, to participate on committees, to work collaboratively, and to continuously improve their professional skills. As one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2014, awarded by Maclean’s Magazine, we take pride in our employee programs, including health and wellness initiatives, charity involvement, social events and much more!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online by July 31, 2014.

OTIP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for showing an interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.