Accountant

BCU Financial; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

BCU Financial in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks an Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations with increasing independence. You will contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting while gaining exposure to audits and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a financial institution, and CPA in progress or intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation in progress or intent to pursue CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting or reporting.
• Experience within a financial institution, credit union, or cooperative environment is asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries with supporting documentation.
• Assist with daily balancing and reconciliation between banking and accounting systems; investigate variances.
• Review daily exception reports, correct GL mapping issues, and liaise with departments to address discrepancies.
• Assist in monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis and narratives.
• Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules, including amortization calculations.
• Support preparation of regulatory reports and filings; assist audits as needed.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA in progress or intent

Tools

Excel

MS Office

SQL

Fiserv DNA

Prologue

Job description

BCU Financial is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join its Finance team. This role supports accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations with an increasing level of independence.

The Accountant plays a key role in month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, while gaining continued exposure to audits, treasury-related activities, and process improvement initiatives. This position is well suited for an accounting professional looking to deepen technical expertise within a financial institution.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior accountants and finance leadership, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the credit union’s financial records.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing supporting documentation.
• Assist with daily balancing and reconciliation between the banking system and the financial accounting system;
  investigate and resolve variances.
• Review daily exception reports, correct GL mapping issues, and liaise with other departments to address
  discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting
  narratives.
• Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset schedules, including amortization calculations.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports and filings.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and controls.
• Participate in cross-training to support team coverage and continuity.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation in progress or intent to pursue CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting or reporting.
• Experience within a financial institution, credit union, or cooperative environment is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on routine deliverables while escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SQL is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Fiserv DNA and/or Prologue systems is an advantage.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $50,000 – $70,000 annually

Compensation for this role will be determined based on experience and qualifications. BCU Financial also offers a
competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

BCU Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

BCU Financial Group provides accommodation during the recruitment process upon request.

Requests received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.