Accounting Manager

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company

Full-Time Contract Position

Northernlight Insurance and Surety Company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting operations and help strengthen its accounting processes and controls.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) expertise and the ability to manage the full accounting cycle independently. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and oversight of one team member responsible primarily for invoicing.

The successful candidate will also play an important role in evaluating existing accounting practices, refining workflows, and establishing new processes and controls where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full accounting cycle within QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Lead the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and review of financial results
- Maintain the general ledger and financial records in accordance with IFRS
- Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), invoicing, collections, and payment processes
- Perform and review bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations
- Ensure transactions are accurately classified, supported, and recorded on a timely basis
- Review existing accounting processes and implement improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency
- Develop and document accounting procedures, workflows,



and internal controls as needed
- Supervise and manage one accounting team member responsible primarily for invoicing
- Prepare and support management reporting and financial analysis
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners as required

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 10 years of professional accounting experience
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS
- Demonstrated experience managing the full accounting cycle and month-end close
- Experience developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls
- Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience in the insurance, reinsurance, or surety industry strongly preferred
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation is a plus

Position Details

- Full-time contracted position
- Compensation: based on experience and qualifications

We are looking for a seasoned accounting professional who is comfortable being hands-on with the day-to-day accounting while also improving the processes behind it. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the accounting function and help build a strong, efficient foundation for the organization.

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