As part of a growing and dynamic Accounting team, the Intermediate Accountant, reporting to Sr. Manager, Accounting, will be responsible for providing support to the finance function by validating GL numbers, reconciling the General Ledger with Sub-Ledgers, performing Bank Reconciliations, strengthening processes and controls, compiling reports, and providing in-depth analyses.. Assistance in developing Accounting Product Plans and providing support for existing and ongoing projects.
The Core Responsibilities!
- Performing Bank reconciliations on a regular basis
- Validating GL balances by performing reconciliations between GL (SIT) and sub-ledgers. Following up with respective business units for clearance of reconciling balances and suggesting an appropriate course of action.
- Assist the accounting team in Investments accounting.
- Performing income and expense analyses and investigating reasons for variances on a periodic basis.
- Timely preparation of schedules and monthly deliverables with utmost vigilance and accuracy for review by Sr. Manager, Accounting.
- Recommending appropriate GLs and ensuring they have been adequately and correctly mapped.
- Development and maintenance of accounting product plans and procedure manuals.
- Respond to ad hoc requests as required with a high degree of flexibility and attention to detail
- Reporting requests may require the candidate to collect, consolidate and analyze financial data derived from various sources
- The candidate may be required to assist in other areas of the Accounting and Finance department and other business units as needs arise
- Structure and regularly update key processes and develop relevant documentation with a view to enhance efficiencies and manage risk
- Log issues as soon as they are identified and work with concerned stakeholders to raise the issues and resolve them promptly.
- Providing support to Sr. Manager Accounting for auditor requirements.
Let's Talk About You!
- Degree in Accounting or Finance and working towards a Canadian Accounting designation
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an accounting function
- Working knowledge of reconciling accounts is required
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
- Quick in learning and getting acquainted with new software and processes
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and well organized
- Possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Should be able to work in a team setting and will work closely with other organizational managers to support their projects
- Proven ability to work under pressure and independently with high degree of accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities (multi-tasking)
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting or Finance and working towards a Canadian Accounting designation
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in an accounting function
- Working knowledge of reconciling accounts and performing bank reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
- Ability to learn new software and processes quickly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a team, independently, and under pressure with high accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities (multi-tasking)
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check
What We Do
MakeBank on everyday banking: Earn high interest on every dollar Say no to fees No minimum balances Powered by Equitable Bank, a Schedule I Canadian Bank EQB Inc. (formerly Equitable Group Inc.) trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB and EQB.PR.C), directly serves over 607,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and serves over 200 Canadian credit unions that serve over 6 million of their members with products and services. Equitable Bank has grown to become Canada's 7th largest independent Schedule I bank with over a $119 billion in assets under management and assets under administration, and a clear mandate to drive real change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. At Equitable Bank, we are as invested in our employees as we are in our business. That’s why we are consistently recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers – a rating that comes from our 1,800 employees. Equitable Bank’s inclusive, welcoming, and pride-inducing workplace earned it the honour of being recognized as one of the top 50 organizations on the 2023 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces™. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking, and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca), which has been named #1 Bank in Canada for three consecutive years on the Forbes World's Best Banks list for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Equitable Bank website: www.equitablebank.ca EQ Bank website: www.eqbank.ca Specialties Lending, Mortgages, Residential Lending, Commercial Lending, Reverse mortgages, Insurance lending, Equipment leasing , Credit Union, Trust, and Funds Management
