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Accountant - Foreign Exchange & Intercompany Accounting

Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CA$65 - CA$70/Hour
Senior Level
CONTRACTOR

Top Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

About the role

Accountant Location: Toronto, ON Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 6 months (extension possible; FTE conversion possible) Pay Rate: C$65.00-C$70.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Monday and Tuesday are mandatory in-office days. During month-end, remote work is permitted but must be made up the following week. Job Summary The Finance and Enterprise Strategy Group provides financial services across the bank, enabling decision-making, future planning, and effective management of the bank's balance sheet and business operations. As part of this group, the Finance Controllership team produces accurate, complete, and timely accounting records to support statutory, regulatory, and management reporting. As a Senior Financial Analyst, Consolidation, you'll contribute to the bank's consolidated financial accounting close cycle and statutory reporting process. This role focuses on accounting and reporting activities for non-trading foreign currency exposures and related hedging strategies. You'll leverage your advanced technical accounting knowledge to analyze financial results, prepare consolidation accounting adjustments, resolve intercompany transaction breaks, and validate foreign exchange revaluations. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure the integrity of financial records and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department. Key Responsibilities Attention to detail and accountability - Demonstrate care and precision by developing a deep understanding of end-to-end accounting processes. Proactively seek clarification when needed and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial records and disclosures. Proactive learning and adaptability - Take initiative to expand your knowledge and skills, adapt quickly to evolving business needs, and stay current with industry trends, accounting standards, and best practices. Continuously seek ways to improve data management efficiency and strengthen your understanding of the business. Analytical thinking and insight - Structure and assess high-volume, complex data from diverse sources. Use sound judgment to extract relevant information, identify patterns, and communicate meaningful insights to stakeholders. Problem-solving and resolution - Approach financial reporting and complex accounting issues with a solutions-oriented mindset. Make recommendations and implement effective actions, especially when faced with ambiguity. Collaboration and cross-functional influence - Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the bank, influencing outcomes on accounting and reporting matters. Organizational excellence - Prioritize tasks, balance conflicting demands, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines by tracking open issues and following up promptly. Required Skills Strong expertise in foreign exchange accounting, intercompany accounting/eliminations, and multi-currency environments Experience with financial consolidation and reporting in complex organizational structures Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query Experience with data analysis Proficiency in data analysis and general ledger systems Strong ability to work independently, take initiative, adapt to change, and collaborate with cross-functional teams Preferred Skills Statutory reporting experience Familiarity with SAP General Ledger Education Requirements Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA designation (or actively pursuing CPA certification / verification of candidacy in CPA Ontario) Required Experience Minimum 4 years of relevant hands-on financial accounting experience, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations/continuity schedules, and financial analysis Demonstrated advanced knowledge of foreign exchange accounting and intercompany eliminations within a complex organizational structure operating in multiple currencies Direct responsibility for month-end close, balance sheet continuity schedules, and financial analysis Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Important Notes Regulatory credential requirement: Verification of candidacy in CPA Ontario is required upon start. The candidate may begin the engagement while this credential is being verified by the supplier (suppliers have 30 days from the start date to complete verification). Interview process: 1 round via Microsoft Teams (virtual). About the Client This organization is a large, full-service multinational financial institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. It serves millions of clients across its home market and operates internationally, with significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets. Culturally, the organization has made meaningful commitments to inclusion and diversity — with employee-led resource groups, active diversity hiring goals, and a stated aim to recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of employee identities and experiences. Recognition programs are well-developed, with structured frameworks for celebrating milestones, daily contributions, and career achievements. The institution is described as collaborative and generally professional in its day-to-day culture. For job seekers, this is an organization that offers stability, a well-developed training framework, and genuine opportunities for career development — particularly for early-career professionals entering financial services. The onboarding experience is considered thorough, and many employees note that managers take proper breaks and leave-time seriously. Compensation is competitive, and benefits — including health coverage, wellness programming, and some performance bonuses — are well regarded. Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available for many roles, adding flexibility. This is a strong fit for individuals seeking stability and structured career growth in a major financial institution with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-07700 Industry: Data & Analytics #gttca

About Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company

Staffing and Recruiting

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

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