Accounting Analyst (4-Month Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Benefits from day one

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking an Accounting Analyst for a 4-month contract in Toronto. The role supports Global Payment Operations by ensuring accurate accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting under regulatory and internal policies.

Key duties include journal entries in PeopleSoft, processing NB250A transactions, wire payments, daily reconciliations, AR/AP activities, and month-end processes. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Experience with journal entries and financial reporting processes.
• Experience processing payments, invoices, AP/AR activities.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries in PeopleSoft and the general ledger as requested.
• Process NB250A transactions and related entries.
• Process wire payments and fund accounts via FFT Terminal.
• Perform daily reconciliations of control accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle invoices and US/CAD250A transactions with business partners.
• Complete monthly charge-outs, cost recoveries, and AR reconciliations.
• Prepare amortization entries for prepaid accounts.
• Create Zero Dollar Vouchers for reclassifications and AR recoveries.
• Maintain bank reconciliations and report discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Bank partners for accurate reporting and controls.

Skills

Accounting basics

reconciliations

journal entries

financial reporting

attention to detail

communication

Education

Post-secondary in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

PeopleSoft PS8.9/PS9.2

Job description

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Title: Accounting Analyst (4-Month Contract)

Requisition ID: 273550
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Contributes to the overall success of Global Payment Operations in Canada by ensuring operational accounting activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The Accounting Officer supports financial reporting, reconciliations, payment processing, accounts receivable activities, and month-end accounting processes while contributing to a high-performing and customer-focused environment.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Prepare journal entries in PeopleSoft (PS8.9) and Scotiabank General Ledger systems as requested by business partners.
• Process NB250A transactions and complete all associated accounting entries.
• Process wire payments and fund accounts through FFT Terminal.
• Perform daily reconciliations of control accounts and investigate outstanding items.
• Process invoices and US/CAD250A transactions while supporting business partners and offshore teams with related inquiries.
• Complete monthly charge-outs, cost recoveries, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly amortization entries for prepaid accounts.
• Create Zero Dollar Vouchers in PeopleSoft 9.2 for account reclassifications and accounts receivable recoveries.
• Clear bank reconciliation items on a daily basis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with partners across the Bank to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational support.
• Understand and apply the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Support operational excellence by maintaining strong controls and compliance with operational, regulatory, AML/ATF, sanctions, and conduct risk requirements.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience processing payments, invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft (PS8.9 and/or PS9.2) is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.