Accountant

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 4 days on site

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential extension and conversion based on business needs and performance)
• Pay Rate: C$25.00–C$33.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required

The main function of an Accountant is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

This role supports day-to-day BAU operations within a team of approximately 20 people, in a high-risk compliance environment that values accuracy, strong communication, and a collaborative team culture. The position includes a two-week training period and offers growth opportunities within a close, supportive team.

• Process mutual fund trades and settlements.
• Investigate and resolve transaction breaks and discrepancies.
• Handle FundSERV transactions and money movements.
• Use Excel macros to support operational processes.
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with operational and regulatory procedures.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, pivots, macros)
• Banking/financial experience: 2–3 years
• Tech savvy - ability to pick up internal systems quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail, and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations as related to accounting
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software
• Strong communication skills
• Adaptable to change
• Quick learner
• Team player
• Analytical skills

• Trade settlements experience
• CSC (Canadian Securities Course)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline preferred

• 2–3 years of experience in banking or financial services
• 2–4 years of financial and/or accounting experience required
• Banking/financial/mutual funds operations background preferred

This client is one of North America's largest financial institutions and the sixth-largest bank on the continent by branches, serving approximately 22 million customers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the organization operates a full-service financial platform spanning personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and payment solutions, delivered through a team of over 85,000 employees worldwide. Teams here span retail banking advisors, commercial lenders, wealth management professionals, risk analysts, and technology specialists - offering an exceptional foundation for professionals seeking a globally respected organization with a genuine focus on inclusion and career development.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15111

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