Reconciliation Specialist - 6-month Contract

Odyssey Trust Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Reconciliation Specialist for a 6-month contract. This role involves daily reconciliation of high-volume accounts, implementing automated reconciliation software, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Join a dynamic finance team where your contributions will directly impact the company's operations and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take on challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or account reconciliation.
• Post-secondary education related to finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconcilement of high-volume accounts with attention to detail.
• Monitor banking activities for fraud prevention and assist auditors.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary courses related to finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transtar

Job description

Reconciliation Specialist – 6-month contract

At Odyssey Trust Company, we do things differently. Our core mission is to provide peace of mind to our clients by making things simple, fast, and easy.

Odyssey is a tight-knit, solution-driven team. Our shared values, as defined by our own employees, guide us in reaching our individual and collective goals:

1. We Show Up for Each Other: We are in this together! We collaborate and support each other to get results. Our employees are compensated with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
2. We Build: "Outside the box” is our playground. We’re not afraid to innovate and tackle tough problems – we’re here to disrupt the industry. Creativity and problem-solving is not reserved for the Executive team.
3. We Get Stuff Done (GSD): We have a notable reputation for being exceptionally responsive. Coming up with a great idea is only part of the solution; We take great ideas and put them into action.
4. We Do the Right Thing: We’re dependable, trustworthy, and proud of our professional standards.

Primary Responsibilities & Attitude

Our Finance department reconciles all bank accounts on behalf of our clients. The data handled pertains to regular operations, dividend and interest disbursements, employee plans, dividend reinvestment and corporate action related activity.

The Reconciliation Specialist will be an integral part of the Finance department. You will be responsible for the daily reconcilement of high-volume accounts. You will also take a lead role in implementing automated reconciliation software and external bank information within required timelines as set out in the policies and procedures. This role will prove very rewarding for someone with high attention to detail and excellent initiative to solve problems while meeting the challenge of a deadline!

You are responsible for:

1. Daily reconcilement of high-volume accounts
2. Balancing the data and identifying the reconciliation clearing items with an acute attention to detail
3. Concisely documenting the items and initiating action to have the items cleared by the relevant operational department
4. Assisting auditors (internal and external) with documentation required.
5. Monitoring/investigating all banking activities for fraud prevention

Skills and Experience:

1. 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or account reconciliation
2. Post-secondary courses related to the role
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
4. High attention to detail and accuracy
5. Excellent initiative and problem-solving ability
6. Highly analytical, with a focus on accuracy in handling high volume information
7. Able to work independently and within a team
8. Able to manage own time and effectively meet deadlines
9. Experience assisting auditors (internal and external) with documentation required
10. Experience monitoring/investigating all banking activities for fraud prevention
11. Experience with Transtar is an asset

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.