Why BCAA?

Feel proud of what you do and help shape the future of BC at a BC Top Employer. We’re driven by purpose – delivering peace of mind to one in three BC households with insurance, roadside assistance, auto repair, Evo Car Share and Evolve E-Bike Share. With a long history of keeping roads safe and giving back in ways that build stronger communities, we offer a wide variety of meaningful, rewarding careers that move BC forward.
 

Openings:
2 x Senior Insurance Accountant - TFT - Please note that this is a contract till September 30, 2025. This Full-Time position is 5 days a week, and is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC head office. Applicants who are not located within commuting distance of our Head Office or are not looking to relocate to the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region will not be considered. ​

We are currently hiring a Senior Insurance Accountant based in our Head Office.

As a Senior Insurance Accountant, you lead the accounting team to maintain the integrity of BCAA’s financial information through effective accounting policies and practices. The Senior Accountant plays a crucial role in the preparation of monthly financial results, supporting quarterly/annual financial reporting, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance for our insurance entity.

Who you are

• You love your field and stay current with the latest Accounting and Taxations trends and issues.

• You’re passionate about coaching and mentoring team members.

• You excel at planning, analysis, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making.

• You take joy in analyzing and interpreting professional journals and tax bulletins.

• You’re flexible and ready to apply the latest innovations and process improvements to meet changing business needs.

What you’ll do

The Senior Insurance Accountant has an array of accounting and financial reporting responsibilities, these include:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, consolidations, and note disclosures.

• Prepare and review assigned G/L account reconciliations between the general ledger and insurance sub-systems while implementing continuous improvements to optimize accuracy and efficiency throughout the financial reporting cycle.

• Evaluate and recommend new accounting policies as the need arises in accordance with ASPE, NPO-accounting and IFRS.

• Prepare and review working papers for quarterly and annual P&C-1 insurance reporting to external regulators (BCFSA and/or OSFI), and assist with tax compliance filings (GST, corporate income tax, premium tax).

• Prepare and reconcile insurance results and related schedules for our insurance broker and reinsurers, including quota share reporting, portfolio transfers, Excess of Loss Premium adjustments, and facilitate external actuary’s review for fiscal year-end results.

• Assist in the completion of all external audits for the BCAA group of companies, taking ownership of the annual working paper package preparation for external auditors.

• Recommend action plans to address audit findings and reduce adjustments, while identifying and mitigating control failures through regular reviews of reconciliations and processes.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce with a concentration in Finance/Accounting from a recognized university.

• CPA designation.

• Minimum of four years accounting or auditing experience in an environment with multiple accounting standards and business units (Insurance or financial institution industry experience preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory filings, including P&C returns, coupled with strong technical accounting skills and a keen understanding of current and emerging accounting and taxation pronouncements.

• Bonus Skills:

• Experience with IFRS implementation.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data effectively.

Internal Applicants: Please note that the internal posting closes on August 13, 2024 and the role is a Grade 13 position.

The salary range for this position is $85,536.24 to $106,920.24 and is determined via job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, market demand and internal equity. In addition to base salary and BCAA benefits, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 9%, with the opportunity to earn up to 15%.

What we offer:

• The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of British Columbians, BCAA Members and our communities.

• Career and personal development to help you grow and reach your goals.

• Incentives that recognize team and individual sales and performance.

• Flexible benefits to support your health and lifestyle, and wellness dollars* to keep your body, mind and soul thriving.

• A competitive rewards package including salary performance bonus programs, pension plan*, and more to help build your personal wealth.

• Paid time off including vacation, and days for wellness, volunteering, and cultural, spiritual or religious connection.

• BCAA membership, with valuable perks and Member savings on every day and special spending, from gas and coffee to clothes, sports and event tickets, and hotels.

• Meaningful, rewarding work for a BC Top Employer known for putting people first and constantly building a better workplace for all our team members.

*for permanent employees

We’re always looking for amazing people like you. Apply today!

BCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing accessible, inclusive employment. We have a long-standing partnership with the Presidents Group which strives to increase employment opportunities for people living with disabilities, and champion accessible employment in BC. If you need personalized support through application and recruitment, please contact [email protected].