Bank Reconciliation Specialist

Martin Brower; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable firm in the financial sector is seeking a detail-oriented Bank Reconciliation Specialist for a 3-month contract located in Mississauga. This role requires proficiency in reconciling the General Ledger to actual bank activity, investigating discrepancies, and analyzing financial data. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers an hourly rate of $28-$32 and includes a benefits package.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in bank reconciliations or similar accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly around cash, bank, and General Ledger accounts.
• Proven track record of working with high volumes of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed bank reconciliations and investigate reconciliation differences.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules and support documentation in a clear format.
• Collaborate with the Financial Services team to clarify transactions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Bank Reconciliation Specialist to join our Financial Services team on a 3‑month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for reconciling our General Ledger (GL) to actual bank activity, including historical transactions spanning several years. You will work with large volumes of financial data, identify and resolve discrepancies, and help strengthen our overall reconciliation processes and controls.

This is a 3‑month contract position. Hourly rate range $28‑$32 an hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed bank reconciliations by comparing General Ledger transactions to bank statements and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences, including historical items going back several years.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, missing entries, and mis‑postings.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation in a clear, auditable format.
• Collaborate with the broader Financial Services team to obtain information, clarify transactions, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Propose and help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicate findings, risks, and status updates to management in a concise and structured manner. Other projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, or similar accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly around cash, bank, and General Ledger accounts.
• Proven track record working with high volumes of transactions and large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Prior experience resolving aged or complex reconciliation items is a strong asset.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a methodical and structured approach to working through issues.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Comfortable working with large, sometimes messy datasets and multiple data sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings clearly.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling financial information.

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well‑being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Physical Demands

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.