Accountant III

Accountant III#26-20636 $22.34-$26.19 per hour Toronto, ON, Canada Hybrid Job Description Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for an Accountant III for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

Acting as the primary APA contact for matters relating to the US Retail segment and bank-wide ECL Act as a subject matter expert on ECL, revenue, operating segments and other US Retail related accounting issues Providing timely, accurate, and practical technical accounting advisory services under IFRS to stakeholders by understanding the accounting standards and the objectives of the business units Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes Conducting technical accounting research, benchmarking and analysis, and preparing accounting memos and presentation materials Assisting in the preparation of the external consolidated shareholder reports (MD&A, Financial statements and notes, Supplemental Financial Information, etc.), including appropriate new accounting and reporting disclosures and enhancements to existing disclosures Keeping up to date with new accounting pronouncements under IFRS, presenting periodic technical updates, and preparing accounting policy update materials Managing and developing strong working relationships with key business partners and stakeholder groups, both internally (Segment Finance, Tax, Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Risk, etc.) and externally (auditors, advisors, and peer banks) Assist in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of Bank-wide accounting policies.

Requirements:

Candidate must possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation, coupled with a minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience Experience in researching and resolving complex accounting issues under IFRS, preferably with a focus on financial instruments, including ECL, and accounting issues relating to banking. US GAAP experience in the same areas is an asset Must be detail oriented and quick to comprehend complex business transactions and strategies with an ability to apply problem-solving skills and ensure the most appropriate accounting/reporting framework is applied Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and adapt well to changing priorities