Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Staff Accountant

Forensic AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaCA$50k - CA$65k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and/or master's degree, or status as an upcoming graduate.
Be working toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Have up to 3 years of post-degree work experience.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Have strong communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines.
Be able to understand a business and how loss events have affected it.
Be willing to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows.
Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production, and other accounting data.
Observe physical inventory and perform price testing.
Examine source documents relevant to engagements.
Check and proofread reports and schedules.
Conduct phone, video, or in-person interviews to obtain information.
Research, analyze, and evaluate data.
Analyze invoices.
Attend marketing events and functions with clients.

Desired Qualifications

Additional language skills are considered an asset.

Our Toronto office is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team for May or September 2027.

Tracing its roots back to 1933, MDD is one of the world’s top forensic accounting firms specializing in economic damage quantification calculations. With forensic accounting professionals in over 40 offices on 5 continents, MDD has global resources to assist our clients with their forensic accounting needs. MDD helps insurance companies, independent adjustment firms, multinational corporations, government entities, and individuals calculate the true economic damage of claims or disputes.

MDD is looking for a Staff Accountant to serve as an essential supporting function of the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a sound technical background in accounting/finance, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and can work independently.

The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to:

Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
Physical inventory observation, price testing
Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
Check and proof reports and schedules
Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
Research, data analysis and evaluation
Invoice analysis
Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate
Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
Up to 3 years work experience (post degree)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Strong communication skills
Able to work independently and as a team
Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines
Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it
Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams
Additional language skills considered an asset

About the Company

Davies North America

Global insurance professional services and tech

Davies North America is a global professional services and technology company that began in the UK as an insurance claims manager. It now provides technology, consulting, and legal solutions to clients in regulated industries, including insurance, through managed services, outsourcing, and advisory offerings. The company grows by acquiring other businesses to expand its geographic reach and service capabilities. Its goal is to become a global leader in professional services and technology for regulated industries, particularly in markets like the US, Canada, and Bermuda.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $363M
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1968

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