Bilingual Accounting Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Laurentian Bank

Laurentian Bank

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Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive.

Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States.

We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within LBC Tech, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank Financial Group.

The incumbent is responsible for the reconciliation of accounting control accounts on CPS system, Masterpiece general ledger and SIBL system for B2B Bank Dealer Services, B2B Trustco and B2B Bank.

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Responsibilities:

o Performs daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations for assigned bank accounts, Masterpiece general ledger accounts, CPS control accounts and SIBL Accounts.

o Investigates and clears any reconciling items on a timely basis.

o Communicates and collaborates with various Operations teams to resolve outstanding items.

o Reviews cashed cheques to prevent against fraudulent activities.

o Assists in maintaining Stale dated cheques.

o Creates and updates procedures and policies.

o Provides recommendations to the supervisor to improve work efficiency.

o Assists in the completion of Quarterly reconciliations for Certification Letter sign off.

o Provides reports and supporting documents upon request by the internal and external audit (financial and regulatory).

o Maintains good working relationships with internal and external clients to better achieve the department's objectives.

o Participates in special projects and carries out on any other similar or general task at the request of their supervisor.

o Escalates and makes recommendations to the appropriate authority about any inquiries or issues that are beyond their scope.

o Verifies own work for accuracy, clarity, completeness and ensures compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

o Completes all assigned deliverables within strict deadlines set by B2B Bank Dealer Services and B2B Bank and addresses any issues with supervisor.

Qualifications:

oUniversity Degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience in a similar environment; or,

College Diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a similar environment.

o Basic understanding of accounting principles is required.

o Strong accounting reconciliation background with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

o Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to communicate effectively with multiple partners across the Bank.

o Strong organizational, analytical, time-management, and multitasking skills.

o Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

o Able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

o Able to work well in a team environment and independently, as needed.

o Must possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel and Outlook.

o Familiarity with using large and complex financial database systems; ability to learn inquiry functions in back-office processing systems such as CPS, SIBL and Work desk are assets.

o Demonstrated ability in core and role specific competencies including teamwork, adaptability, customer service, innovation, and detail orientation.

o Professional working proficiency in French and English languages required as position involves frequent written and oral communication with internal and external parties in both languages.

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