Accountant I

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking an Accountant I for their property management accounting team. This entry-level role involves assisting with day-to-day accounting activities related to managing timberland property. Responsibilities Accurately record, balance and review transactions associated with our forestry operations Processing of logging settlement packages received physically and electronically from contract loggers including organizing package contents, recording receipt and scanning settlement and load sheets to a pdf document Reconciliation of load data Contacting contractors to request data and follow up on outstanding items Daily updates to multiple shared excel spreadsheets Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities such as creating standard journal entries and basic general ledger account analysis Assist with yearly property tax processing Assist in a variety of month-end closing processes Provide backup assistance to other team members Participate in special projects Complete various accounting tasks as directed Skills Completed or working towards Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting Basic analytical, inquiry & reconciliation skills Intermediate skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint Effective written and verbal communication skills Highly detailed-oriented and organized Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks accordingly Ability to work independently Proficient 10-key skills Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team-focused environment Coachable personality that is willing to learn and grow Ability to work in a hybrid environment & have adequate internet at home office Previous experience as an Accountant on a corporate accounting team Minimum 1-2 years in related field Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, Esker, LIMS and/or workflow automation tools that pertain to areas of accounting and contracts Benefits Health Dental Mental health Vision Short- and long-term disability Life and AD&D insurance coverage Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits Employee/family assistance plans Various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) Financial education and counseling resources Up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) The full range of statutory leaves of absence Company Overview Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Manulife has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.