Senior Accountant

Tarion

Ontario
$75,910-115,380 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Senior Accountant, SA030426Department: FinanceType of Position: Full Time, PermanentLocation: 7th Floor, 5160 Yonge Street, Toronto, ONReporting to: Manager, AccountingWork Model: Hybrid – flexible work schedule (All remote work must be completed from your home office within the province of Ontario.)Grade: LPosting Status: OpenSalary Range: The salary range for this position is $75,910 - $115,380 per yearAbout TarionSince 1976, Tarion has served new home buyers and new homeowners by ensuring that one of their life's biggest investments is protected. Almost every new home in the province is covered by a new home warranty. This warranty protection is provided by Ontario's builders and lasts up to seven years. It is backstopped by Tarion. More than 375,000 homes are currently enrolled in the warranty program. Every year about 55,000 new homes are enrolled.How We Mak e a DifferenceA home is one of life's biggest purchases. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, Tarion provides Ontario's new home buyers and owners with peace of mind that their purchase is safeguarded through the province's new home warranty and protection program.Almost every new home in the province is covered by a new home warranty. Tarion ensures consumer protection by providing free tools, guides and resources to help homeowners understand their builder's warranty and navigate warranty claims with confidence.If a builder does not meet their warranty commitments, Tarion offers guidance to help homeowners ensure they receive the coverage they're entitled to, and when necessary, steps in to help resolve warranty claims.About the TeamThe Finance team is responsible for financial reporting and control, tax and compliance, strategic planning and financial Planning & analysis, Treasury and working capital management, capital budgeting, and Risk management.Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, this role has the primary responsibility of managing the company's accounting and financial statements preparation, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained in accordance with accepted accounting principles, and ensure that timely monthly, quarterly and year end accounting processing are met.About the RoleIn this role, you'll gain hands‑on exposure to multiple areas of finance and develop a true end‑to‑end view of the business. This role provides broad exposure, allowing you to see the full story—from strategy to execution— giving you visibility into the full picture of how the organization operates and makes decisions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across a diverse range of financial functions, including accounting, treasury, capital management, budgeting, and project work.The Senior Accountant at Tarion:

Is responsible for the monthly accounting cycle through preparation of accounting, analysis, and preparation of the month-end entries.
Develops and recommends accounting model for new transactions by applying accounting principles.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure adherence to cutoff procedures and prepare reliable financial information to senior management.
Analyzes and prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and required schedules for management reports.
Prepares adhoc analysis and reports for senior management and Board of Directors/various Committees, as requested.
Provides assistance in investigating reconciling items in accounts reconciliations
Leads the year-end external audit and collaboration with actuaries.
Acts as in-house expert for general ledger reporting tools.
Maintains General Ledger and various accounting modules.
Assists other Finance team members in system processing issues and any related UAT testing or FMS development, as required
Supports cash management function, as requested.
Participates in adhoc projects and initiatives, as requested.

A great candidate for this position will have:

CPA designation with 5 years of progressive experience in the accounting and finance function
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
Experience with sophisticated ERP system with multiple integrations is an asset
Insurance background is an asset.
Knowledge of IFRS 17 is an asset
Access to High-Speed Internet connection at home is essential.

Professional Capabilities:

Strong business and accounting acumen
A quick learner with strong problem-solving skills
Excellent analytical and strategic thinker with good written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail, professional judgement, and critical thinking to evaluate complex financial data.
Ability to balance multiple assignments, both immediate and strategic, at the same time.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Proven ability to embrace change and adapt to new technology
A curiosity driven approach and commitment to continuous learning are assets to this position. A proactive approach to professional development, and interest in understanding the business context behind decisions will enable success in this role.

Working EnvironmentThis is a hybrid role requiring working two (2) days in the office and three (3) days remotely, per week. (All remote work must be completed from your home office within the province of Ontario.)To support learning, collaboration, and connection, new hires work in the office four days per week for their first three months, giving them the opportunity to build strong relationships and gain a deep understanding of the business.Why Choose Tarion?We believe that Tarion's employees are its most valuable asset. We strive to provide a welcoming work environment.We offer employees a competitive compensation program, opportunities for learning and development, an employee discount program, access to wellness programs, and a variety of Employee Assistance Program tools and online resources to support well-being.At Tarion, we believe that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion allows employees to perform at their very best and underpins a culture in which everyone feels they have an equal opportunity to belong and build a career. Tarion is committed to developing and maintaining work environments and practices that ensure equality of opportunity in recruitment, selection and promotion, and to removing systemic barriers so that employees have every opportunity to feel included in the workplace.If you are a person with a disability and have questions or would like help with your application, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.Application Submissions & Deadline:Please submit a single file with a cover letter and resume with vacancy code SA030426 by no later than March 20, 2026.

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