Finance Operations Associate

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. 

If you have experience in Finance Operations (collections, cash application and / or general ledger reconciliations) and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 

Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Finance Operations Associate to join our high-performing finance team responsible for supporting a variety of Finance Operations tasks.  

Reporting to the Finance Accounting and Reporting Manager, you will provide support to Financial Operations across a range of general ledger and reporting functions. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals. 

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

• Collection, Reconciliation, Cash Application and Invoicing.
• Collects and reconciles premiums and non premiums, invoices or applies cash.  
• Collects and minimizes outstanding balances and delinquencies to assigned accounts. 
• Anticipate customer needs, monitor trends in order to recommend changes and provide regular status updates. Identify and resolve problems, verify accuracy of processed transactions, reconcile and perform duties per defined procedures. 
• Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships stakeholders such as brokers, underwriters etc. 
• Provides technical guidance, work direction, and analytical support to the team.
• Analyze account information to identify and reconcile discrepancies and/or conduct research on financial data.
• Assist and support department initiatives.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area 

• OR 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Finance Operations area