Journal Entry Processor

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a detail-oriented Journal Entry Processor in Halifax to manage journal entries, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, two years of relevant experience, and excels in Microsoft Excel. The role provides opportunities for development and a comprehensive rewards program including competitive compensation and flexible benefits. Join a high-performing team and make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Commissions and stock options

Qualifications

• 2 years of proven experience in accounting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications, intermediate to advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verifying and processing journal entries.
• Communicating with other teams on journal entry status.
• Identifying and documenting process inefficiencies.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Process Improvements

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Journal Entry Processor, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for posting journal entries, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

What will you do?

• Verifying and processing journal entries


• Ensure all journal entries have appropriate support and authorization


• Tracking journal entry status


• Communicating with other teams on journal entry status or issues


• Identify and document, process inefficiencies and areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancement


• Exercise due diligence in following operational risk policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.


• Provide consistent and high-quality service in posting of journal entries within established benchmarks contributing to achievement of service levels


• Assist in reviews of procedure documents, audit requests and SOX reviews.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• A Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting.


• 2 years of proven experience in accounting


• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills and ability to prioritize activities to ensure objectives are met


• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications, intermediate to advanced excel, SOX, SAP


• Some knowledge of all Regulatory and Compliance rules, Internal Audit reviews

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge with processing journal entries,


• People Soft experience


• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or process improvement

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable


• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities


• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact


• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team


• Opportunities to do challenging work


• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities


• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Processing, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-19

Application Deadline: 2026-01-02

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.