About the role#
Reporting to a manager within Reinsurance Accounting, this co-op position supports the North American Reinsurance Accounting Operations team. This is a learning opportunity focused on basic accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and process documentation. You will work under the guidance of experienced team members on tasks with limited scope to gain exposure to reinsurance accounting processes and the quarterly close cycle.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the review and organization of client data and accounting support files.
- Support basic reconciliations and follow up on simple variances under supervision.
- Help prepare working papers used in the quarterly close process.
- Assist with maintaining accurate records for premiums, commissions, claims, or other reinsurance-related balances.
- Assist with preparing routine reports and supporting schedules for internal review.
- Help track outstanding items, open queries, and follow-up actions.
- Support the update of process documentation, checklists, and desktop procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college program in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Interest in accounting, financial reporting, insurance, or reinsurance operations.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Comfort working with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and ask questions when clarification is needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Fall 2026 (4 months).
- Modality: Hybrid (typically 2-3 days in office per week).
- Compensation: $850 to $1,100 per week.
- Status: Full-time.
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