Senior Accountant (8 Month Contract)

The Organization

Created by dentists, CDSPI is a not-for-profit organization established in 1959 with the sole purpose of arranging programs for the benefit of dentists who are members of CDSPI’s member dental associations. CDSPI helps dentists and dental students achieve and maintain financial well-being by empowering them to protect and grow their wealth with customized financial advice, insurance, and investments.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Controller

About the Job

Join our flexible work culture and a team of creative and passionate individuals.

The Senior Accountant works closely with the Financial Controller along with the rest of the Finance team. The professional is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including maintaining data and accuracy using accounting systems, and supporting the multitude of roles within the Finance team.

Key Reponsibilities

  1. Support month-end closing procedures along with quarterly financial statement reporting of the entities within CDSPI
  2. Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations and invoicing pertaining to revenue collections and movement within trust and operating banks
  3. Prepare journal entries as required for specified transactions and expense accruals along with inter-company reconciliations
  4. Complete balance sheet reconciliations as required
  5. Take initiative in performing variance analysis for both revenues and expenses
  6. Support the audit and fiscal year end processes
  7. Complete and monitor corporate insurance applications and supporting documentation as needed
  8. Review and approve journal entries coming from junior team members
  9. Support and backfill the Intermediate Accountant position pertaining to daily bank checks and investment cash balancing against NAV and bank
  10. Support Controller & CFO with various ad hoc projects

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • CPA candidate or designation
  • Analytical skills and judgement to independently solve problems
  • 3 years progressive experience in the accounting field
  • Financial services and/or insurance experience an asset
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central (NAV) considered an asset
  • Willingness to embrace change and explore alternatives in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to build bridges and network across the organization
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, research, and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel

Work Environment

  • Hybrid model: work from home and the office
  • Attend CDSPI's Toronto office as needed in accordance with company policy

How to Apply:

Please submit applications to careers@cdspi.com.

CDSPI is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.