Accounting Manager

Location: Hamilton

About Morison Insurance

At Morison Insurance, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide our customers. We are a values-based company, which means all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, Unified.

Morison Insurance is a family-owned and operated business. Over the past 30 years, our company has grown from one office with 3 employees in downtown Hamilton, to 100 employees in 7 offices across Southern Ontario.

Morison Insurance is currently seeking a Accounting Manager to oversee our accounting team and to join our team of insurance professionals! This role is located on-site, Monday - Friday.

Position Responsibilities

General

• Oversee the Accounting Department
• Monitor the financial performance of the company
• Monitor and manage transaction data
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual operating budgets
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures
• Communicate financial metrics to the leadership team
• Contribute to and/or complete special projects as assigned
• Actively participate in the success of the team

Transactions

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that accounts receivable is collected promptly.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Administration & Reporting

• Issue timely and complete interim financial statements for management monthly
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare government returns and remittances and payments

Skills You Will Need To Succeed

5+ years experience in a private firm, preferably in an Insurance/financial environment

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA preferred, CPA enrolled in final stages or recently designated considered an asset

Ability to perform a wide range of accounting and finance activities

Experience with our EPIC (our BMS) is an asset

Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment

An affinity for exploring and using new software tools to drive continuous improvement

Experience managing budgets and resources

Very strong communication, task management, and prioritization skills

Values We Live By

• Go Beyond - Be exceptional, shine brightly
• Evolve - Think outside the box
• Own It - Empowered to deliver
• Our Promise - Do the right thing
• Unified - Together as one

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Group Benefits Plan (health, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4-weeks of vacation
• Paid personal days and extra days off at Christmas
• Monday to Friday work schedule – 8:30 am - 4:30pm
• Growing insurance brokerage with access to many markets
• Continuing Education
• Modern offices and technology that supports teamwork, skills development and collaboration
• Our offices close early on Fridays of long weekends from May to October
• Full commission on employee home and auto policies

Accommodations

Morison Insurance prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. Disability-related accommodations are available by request during any/all stages of the application process. If you have any special requirements, please advise the interviewer during the recruitment and selection process. For more information regarding disability-related accommodation, please email [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.