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.
We are currently hiring a Corporate Accountant I, Insurance Accounting, based in our Head Office. As a Corporate Accountant I, you’ll play a meaningful role processing full‑cycle accounting across multiple business divisions, while assisting with regular monthly financial results.
You’ll support Senior Accountants with regular quarterly & yearly financial reporting, ensuring ongoing compliance across the organization, and be instrumental in building on BCAA’s award winning culture. This is a Temporary Full‑Time contract position with an expected end date of February 29, 2028.
Who you are You’re an effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
You love numbers and delving into the details.
You love your field and stay current with the latest Accounting and Taxation trends and issues.
You bring a positive energy and thrive in a fast‑paced environment with complex projects, changing priorities, and contending deadlines.
You promote awareness of accounting best practices and processes, and can translate complex spreadsheets and numbers.
You are a creative problem solver who is detail oriented and can see the big picture, and loves a good challenge.
You’re eager to hop in and grow! Your personal development and career are important to you.
What you’ll do Support BCAA Insurance Corporation's financial reporting under IFRS, particularly IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts, by analyzing insurance transactions, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules, and ensuring accounting treatments are consistent with applicable standards and policies.
Prepare and maintain month‑end accounting schedules, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations, including reconciling transactions between the general ledger and insurance sub‑systems, analyzing account balances, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Reconcile quarterly and annual insurance results, working papers, and schedules for brokers and reinsurers, including quota share reporting, portfolio transfer, Excess of Loss Premium adjustments, commission adjustments, and other reinsurance‑related reporting.
Assist with the preparation of actuarial working papers and supporting schedules for external actuary reviews, as well as quarterly and annual regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
Support Senior Accountants in preparing quarterly and annual insurance financial reporting, including financial statement disclosures, and assist with applicable tax compliance filings (GST, income tax, and insurance premium tax).
Recommend and implement process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency and internal controls, and engage in other projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Insurance Accounting and other Finance leaders.
What you bring Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce with a concentration in Finance/Accounting from a recognized university.
Enrollment in CPA program, and demonstrated progress towards Canadian CPA.
Minimum 3 years’ of accounting or auditing experience in an environment with multiple accounting standards and business divisions.
Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking abilities when tackling complex accounting problems.
You can quickly adapt to changing priorities and develop solutions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to work efficiently with large volumes of financial data.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, combined with the ability to communicate accounting issues and reconciliation results clearly and effectively.
Bonus qualifications! Prior experience in the insurance industry, or a Medium to Large corporation, with a multi‑entity reporting structure.
BonusSkills Prior experience in the insurance industry, or a Medium to Large corporation, with a multi‑entity reporting structure.
Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position is $35.41 to $44.27/hour 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 5%, with the opportunity to earn up to 9%.
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.
Adaptable 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
Equal Opportunity 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.
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About BCAA Together, Let’s Move BC Forward. BCAA serves 1 in 3 BC households with industry‑leading protection and mobility solutions, including BCAA Home, Car and Travel Insurance, Evo Car Share, Roadside Assistance and full auto repair at BCAA's Auto Service Centres across the province.
BCAA also has a long history of keeping our roads protected and giving back in ways that improve the lives of British Columbians and communities throughout our province.
At BCAA, we are a purpose led organization, where we maximize Member value while passionately supporting our team members, our communities, and our planet.
Our Vision is to be the most trusted organization in British Columbia, absolutely famous for doing the right thing. We bring peace‑of‑mind to our Members so they can enjoy life more. Our amazing service creates uniquely memorable experiences and ignite unparalleled loyalty.
We have been awarded top employer status for several years in a row as one of the best places to work for those who value integrity, teamwork and sustainability.
Each of us grows personally and professionally by doing engaging work with inspiring colleagues.
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📌 Corporate Accountant I (British Columbia)
🏢 BCAA
📍 British Columbia