Why FirstOntario?Competitive compensation packagesTop-tier health and wellness benefits, including comprehensive perks packages, a yearly health spending account and personal spending accountEnhanced mental health benefits through SunLife and TELUS HealthExclusive banking benefitsUp to $1000 per year towards professional developmentPension PlanFlex-work environmentCompany-wide Employee Volunteer program (Blue Wave Program)Employee and Family Assistance ProgramJob OverviewThe Intermediate Accounting Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties, preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, supporting month end close and Management reporting deliverables, and assisting with audit engagements and financial statement preparation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting strategic decision‑making, and strengthening internal controls within a complex financial environment.RoleAccurately prepare and book monthly recurring and non-recurring journal entries that may include but not limited to cash, prepaids, assets, accruals, third party lending, expected credit loss modeling, securitization, foreign exchange analysis and managed fundsDiligently prepare various financial statement account reconciliations, obtain the necessary detailed transactions for the account and investigate and correct reconciling itemsAssist management to meticulously review account reconciliations submitted by various departments to ensure accuracy and correcting all detected errors or omissionsUtilize analytical review techniques when reviewing journal entries, account activity, and account reconciliations,



and overall month‑end results compared to budget to ensure accurate reporting by identifying discrepancies or errorsLiaise with Treasury and Financial Performance to ensure that day‑today transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner, which may include, but is not limited to, cash transfers between HISA accounts, cash swaps, repo transactions, and securitization related wire transfersMethodically review GL allocation and department code accuracy, HST self assessments, and AP initiated wiresProvide insight into process inefficiencies and recommend process improvement strategies, which may include automation opportunities, working paper improvements, and development of KPIsPreparing various monthly financial reports and adhoc reports that support business decisionsMaintain audit‑ready documentation and liaise with auditors to support productive and accurate audit executionSupport new projects that add value to the organizationBuild and utilize working relationships with internal stakeholders across the organizationConsider health & safety as a primary concern to ensure the safety of self and othersPerform other duties as requiredRequired SkillsPost‑secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance or business and either be on a path to achieve your accounting designation (CPA)



or have your CPA (CMA or CGA)Minimum of four (4) years' experience in finance or accounting, in a financial institution or public accounting firm would be an assetApply your knowledge of financial accounting principles to everything that you doExpert in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office productsBe comfortable using General Ledger software; example D365Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detailDemonstrate a high level of integrity and be trustworthySuperior written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to take action in difficult and challenging situations and deal with uncertaintyBe aware of and mitigate enterprise risk factors and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, legislation and FirstOntario policies and proceduresThis is a hybrid role working at our Stoney Creek office.This posting is for an existing vacancy.Salary Range: $69,931 to $96,155 annually.Compensation for this role reflects a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Those whose experience more closely aligns the role's requirements may be placed higher within the salary range. You will learn more about FirstOntario Credit Union's total rewards package during the interview process.We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help make FirstOntario better. At FirstOntario, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Intermediate Accounting Analyst - C$69,931 - C$96,155 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 FirstOntario
📍 Winnipeg