Job Overview

W.A. Health is seeking a Trust Fund Accountant to join our accounting team. W.A. Health is a third-party administrator, located in Hamilton, Ontario, serving multiemployer benefit and pension trust funds. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, you will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of trust funds, including investment reconciliations, complex journal entries, and the analysis of fund results. You will also review the work of our Accounting Technician and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial information provided to Trustees. This is an in-person role working onsite at our Hamilton office.

Responsibilities

- Reconcile investment accounts for each trust fund to custodian and investment manager statements, including market values, income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, fees, and cash transactions
- Reconcile employer contributions recorded in the accounting system to the administration system, investigate and resolve differences, and prepare any required correcting entries
- Prepare complex journal entries, including investment income and fair value adjustments, accruals, prepaids, inter-fund and inter-class allocations, and reclassifications, with transparent supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for each trust fund for review by the Manager of Accounting
- Analyze trust fund financial statements for trends, variances, and issues, including contributions, claims, premiums, administrative expenses, and investment performance, and communicate findings with clear explanations
- Review monthly bank reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Technician, follow up on reconciling items, and provide guidance and feedback
- Complete month-end and quarter-end close procedures for assigned trust funds within established deadlines
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for all assigned funds




- Support the annual audit process by preparing year-end working papers and schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Assist with regulatory and tax filings and other compliance reporting as required
- Recommend and support improvements to trust fund accounting processes and internal controls
- Assist with special projects and Trustee reporting requests as required

Requirements

- A clear understanding of Canadian accounting standards, including those applicable to pension plans and not-for-profit organizations
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including financial statement preparation, audits, and reconciliations
- Demonstrated experience reconciling investment accounts and preparing complex journal entries
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, variances, and unusual items and explain them clearly
- Experience reviewing the work of others and providing constructive feedback
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple funds and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to adhere to company policies and use discretion in maintaining confidentiality of member and fund information

Preferred Qualifications:

- CPA designation (or working towards it)
- Experience in trust fund, pension, fund, or not-for-profit accounting
- Experience with multiemployer benefit or pension plans, or with a third-party administrator
- Experience with financial statement auditing, or liaising with external auditors.
- Familiarity with custodian and investment manager reporting

Join us as a Senior Accountant and leverage your expertise to uphold our commitment to financial excellence! We value energetic professionals who thrive on precision, analysis, and continuous improvement—helping us deliver transparent and reliable financial insights every day.

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Canada)
🏢 WA Health
📍 Canada