Date Posted: May 14, 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:

• Business, Accounting and Marketing

Job Start Date: June 02, 2025
Job End Date: November 02, 2026
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Annual salary range $35,000 - $50,000 (depending on experience and education)
Hours Per Week: 34.5

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Accounting Technician (18-Month Maternity Leave Coverage) – Charlottetown, PE

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about numbers? Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment where your work makes a real impact? If so, we want YOU to join our team! We’re a dynamic and client-focused company and we're looking for an Accounting Technician to cover an 18-month maternity leave in our Charlottetown, PE office. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, work with a great team, and contribute to a company that values accuracy, efficiency, and positivity.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A welcoming, team-oriented workplace where your contributions are appreciated.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced accounting role.
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing training throughout your contract. 
• Work-life balance and a positive work culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Handle invoicing, billing adjustments, and monthly or periodic financial statements. Verify the accuracy of invoices, check requests, and expense reports.
• Banking & Reconciliation: Reconcile all bank accounts, the company’s trial balance, and general ledger. Record daily deposits, manage petty cash, and ensure timely cash disbursements.
• General Ledger & Month-End Tasks: Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile disbursement registers, and support month-end and year-end closings.
• Payroll & Reporting: Process payroll and prepare related tax reports in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Administrative Support: Assist with miscellaneous income entries, manage commission discrepancies, and perform additional finance-related duties as assigned.

Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! To Apply please send your resume to cmills@cooke.ca

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table:

• A diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in an accounting technician or bookkeeping role. 
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative spirit and a positive, professional attitude.

How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Resume

Company Information

Company Name: Cooke Insurance

Address: 125 Pownal Street

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 3W4

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: www.cooke.ca

Company Contact

Contact Person: Carolyn Mills

Contact Person Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Telephone: 902-566-5666

Email: cmills@cooke.ca