ACCOUNTANT (CONTRACT)

Why West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company?

West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company has an upcoming opportunity for an Accountant position on a 14-to-16-month contract basis in Goderich, Ontario.

We support thriving communities across rural Ontario. Our agents, brokers, directors, and staff are neighbours who are invested in local communities and dedicated to helping them succeed.

The right individual will report directly to the Interim Financial Controller and will be responsible for assisting the Interim Financial Controller in dealing with daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Reporting to the Interim Financial Controller, the Accountant will play an important role in supporting this individual and the operations of the Finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and insurance accounting functions while helping ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end processes
- This role will also assist with various finance department projects as required

Key Skills

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Excellent reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Robust organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience

Required





- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience

Preferred

- CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program
- Experience within the insurance industry
- Experience with financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Experience working with accounting and policy administration systems

We Offer:

- Training and development opportunities to grow your career
- A collaborative team environment that values positivity, respect, and initiative
- Chance to gain exposure to insurance accounting and financial reporting
- Strong focus on community involvement
- Condensed work week schedule
- Paid vacation, sick days and statutory holidays
- A healthy work-life balance
- Certified Outstanding Place To Work

Vacancy Disclosure: This posting represents an existing vacancy

We thank you for your interest in West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Co. Please send your resume to [email protected] before November 30, 2026 if you would like to be considered for the role.

West Wawanosh Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, we will support you by considering your individual accessibility needs.

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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