Accounting Analyst – Global Payments Operations

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Benefits from day one

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking an Accounting Officer to join Global Payment Operations in Canada. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations, payment processing, and month-end activities while ensuring accurate accounting in a fast-paced banking environment.

Responsibilities include preparing entries in PeopleSoft, processing NB250A and wire payments, performing daily reconciliations, and supporting offshore teams. Collaboration and compliance are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or finance experience within a banking/financial services environment.
• 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 with PeopleSoft (PS8.9 and/or PS9.2) is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with 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 across teams.
• Commitment to operational excellence, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries in PeopleSoft (PS8.9) and Scotiabank General Ledger 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 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 AR recoveries.
• Clear bank reconciliation items daily and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with partners across the Bank to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational support.
• Understand and apply Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture in day-to-day activities.
• Support operational excellence by maintaining strong controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary accounting/finance/business education

Tools

PeopleSoft PS8.9/PS9.2

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Scotiabank is seeking an Accounting Officer to join Global Payment Operations in Canada. You will support financial reporting, reconciliations, payment processing, and month-end activities while ensuring accurate accounting in a fast-paced banking environment.

Responsibilities include preparing entries in PeopleSoft, processing NB250A and wire payments, performing daily reconciliations, and supporting offshore teams. Collaboration and compliance are essential in this role.