Millennium Insurance Corporation
Senior Accountant
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OPPORTUNITY
Are you a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional with a passion for accuracy and process improvement? Do you thrive in solving complex financial challenges and ensuring seamless operations across payables, receivables, and reporting functions? If so, Millennium Insurance is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic and growing finance team.
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations — including accounts payable, general ledger reconciliation, month-end closing, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting processes while supporting management with timely insights and analysis to drive informed decision-making.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Oversee and process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and on time.
- Prepare, analyze, and assess financial statements, reports, and forecasts for management review, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Evaluate accounting issues and prepare non-recurring journal entries.
- Analyze data related to key performance indicators and risk metrics, providing valuable business insights.
- Collaborate on budget preparation, forecasting, risk assessment, and compliance reporting (including GST filings and Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance regulatory reporting), as well as fulfilling ad hoc reporting needs.
- Prepare Financial Discussion and Analysis (FD&A) reports for presentation to Senior Management and the Board.
- Establish and document accounting controls through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
- Uphold compliance with accounting standards and regulations, safeguarding integrity and reliability.
- Lead and support various special projects as needed, leveraging expertise and teamwork to achieve objectives.
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WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Completion of an accounting degree or diploma, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong preference for CPA designation. Familiarity with the insurance industry would be advantageous
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with MS Office Suite (especially Excel), databases and accounting software
- Sage experience is considered an asset
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, accuracy, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a proactive approach to listening
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and make sound business decisions
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED
In the first year, success will be measured by the ability to independently assess and analyze complex financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES
By joining Millennium Insurance, you will belong to a passionate and purpose-driven team. As part of the Wheaton Group Companies, we pride ourselves on being family oriented, socially responsible, and in doing business the right way. Millennium is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified for creating an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Some of the amazing benefits our employees have access to include:
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- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Fitness Subsidy
- Training & Development Assistance
- Health, Dental and Insured Benefit offerings
- Health and Lifestyle spending account
- Employee discount programs
ABOUT MILLENNIUM INSURANCE
Millennium Insurance is a locally owned and operated property and casualty insurance company based in Sherwood Park, AB. We pride ourselves on offering relevant and competitively priced insurance products, along with industry-leading customer service. Our business lines include personal automobile, personal property, home warranty, commercial property, and commercial liability insurance. With over $400 million in written premium, Millennium Insurance is part of the Wheaton Group of Companies.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
If you are ready to pursue a new challenge, visit our careers page at My Job Search (ultipro.ca) [https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/FIR5002FICI/JobBoard/e62254ae-ac75-48f2-91dd-c177e3487e8b/?q=&o=postedDateDesc] and apply today!
We thank all candidates for their interest but only candidates selected to advance in the hiring process will be contacted. Final candidates will be asked to undergo pre-employment backchecks, results of which must be satisfactory to Millennium.
Millennium is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. If we can make any adjustments to the hiring process to better accommodate you, please provide feedback when submitting your application or let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.
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