ANALYST, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Analyst supports accurate financial reporting by preparing month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and managing expense accruals. They also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize reporting processes through the adoption of new financial systems and automation.

Job details

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book POSITION OVERVIEW The Analyst, Corporate Accounting, supports accurate and timely financial reporting by preparing Month-End journal entries, account reconciliations, expense accruals and internal client invoices, while monitoring the completion of Month-End activities and compliance with internal controls. The Analyst also administers corporate card programs, responds to inquiries and ad hoc requests, coordinates the monthly distribution of Month-End reports through SharePoint with appropriate access permissions and folder structures, and serves as backup for the daily cash reconciliation process. In addition, the Analyst contributes to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize reporting processes, tools and operational efficiency, including through the adoption of new financial systems, AI and automation solutions. CHALLENGES TO BE MET Prepare complex Month-End journal entries, meet monthly and annual close deadlines, and resolve related issues. Reconcile balance sheet accounts associated with the accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers. Coordinate the monthly and annual expense accrual process. Ensure all Month-End journal entries and account reconciliations are completed on time and in accordance with internal controls. Prepare and issue invoices related to BDC’s programs, ensure accurate recording in the accounts receivable system and general ledger, and follow up on payment processing. Administer the Purchasing Card and Corporate Card programs by submitting card issuance, cancellation and modification requests to the financial institutions providing credit services and following up to confirm their completion. Respond to enquiries and perform ad-hoc requests, including posting corrections to the General Ledger Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize reporting processes, tools and operational efficiency, including through the adoption and integration of AI and automation solutions. Demonstrate the ability to learn new financial systems and a willingness to adopt AI and automation solutions. Coordinate the monthly distribution of Month-End reports through SharePoint, ensuring appropriate access permissions and a clear, consistent folder structure. Act as backup to the Analyst Corporate Accounting in the daily cash reconciliation process between amounts received and disbursed in various bank accounts with transactions recorded in Abacus and PeopleSoft, giving assurance to the Loans Operations team that loan transfers are complete and accurate. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent); a CPA designation is considered an asset. 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and contribute to the implementation of process or system changes. Good team player and easily adapts to changing work environment Strong analytical skills, autonomous and shows initiative Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement. Knowledge of PeopleSoft, BMO online banking platforms, Concur and related finance systems, an asset. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, as well as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in both official languages Ability to work under pressure, organize work around tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and support operational continuity Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca. While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines are required.