Financial Accountant – Dealer Services

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Financial Accountant – Dealer Services

Build the future with us

Are you driven by operational accounting, the quality of financial information, and continuous improvement, and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Financial Accountant – Dealer Services, you will play a key role in analyzing and developing a deep understanding of financial operations, challenging existing practices, and optimizing processes, within a committed, rigorous, and collaborative team where the reliability of figures and a strong understanding of operational issues are essential.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Financial Accountant – Dealer Services, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries in Oracle ERP and ensure accurate and complete accounting of transactions.

• Take ownership of account reconciliations, analyze and explain variances, and ensure timely resolution.

• Analyze financial results within the assigned scope and document explanations for significant fluctuations.

• Implement, apply and enhance internal controls to ensure data reliability and integrity.

• Prepare supporting documentation, respond to inquiries and produce reconciliations required for external audits, regulatory requests and internal requests.

• Work closely with internal partners (including operations, actuarial and corporate teams) to understand inputs and validate accounting treatments.

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes by proposing and implementing efficiency and quality-enhancing initiatives.

• Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation of processes and controls based on a ‘reperformance’ principle.

• Actively participate in peak periods (month-end, quarter-end and year-end), during which a certain level of flexibility is required, and support the team in meeting tight deadlines.

What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their ability to perform accounting entries, financial analyses, and complex reconciliations, with solid knowledge of IFRS standards, audit, and taxation (assets).

• Stands out for their strong proficiency with financial and technological tools, including intermediate-level Microsoft Excel, excellent ease with the Microsoft suite, and knowledge of Oracle ERP (asset).

• Demonstrates a high level of rigor, a strong sense of ownership, and critical thinking, combined with strong intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to understand the business issues behind the numbers.

• Is recognized for their autonomy, resourcefulness, and strong organizational skills, enabling effective performance in a constantly evolving environment.

• Has a minimum of five years of relevant experience in financial accounting.

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting and has successfully completed the CPA program exam or is in the process of obtaining the CPA designation.

• Has an advanced level of proficiency in English, as the role requires daily verbal and written communication with English-speaking partners and teams. French language skills are an asset.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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The typical hiring range for this position is between 55 376$ and 105 376$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

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iA Financial Group