Accounting Technician

Bridgewater

YOU LOVE BEING PART OF A team WHERE EVERYONE counts.

Posted : 2024-01-03

Closing : Until Filled

Location : Bridgewater Bank

Please note this is a full-time, temporary position up to 10-months.

Some people dread the thought of paying bills or balancing their cheque book. Not you. Heck, you’re not even afraid to admit that you get a bit of a thrill from balancing the books.

You’re in your element when solving problems and thinking about the big picture, but you also pay close attention to the details.

And we like that about you.

WHO IS BRIDGEWATER BANK?

Unlike a traditional bank, we have no branches. This means less time managing logistics and more time focussed on you and our why’ helping you succeed.

Our focus is providing honest, straightforward service and financial solutions for everyday living and important life events.

We’re financial service experts with flexible mindsets . Being a smaller bank makes us nimble, and that means we can respond quickly with innovative approaches that don’t need to go through multiple levels of approvals.

Our customers are everything. When you become a customer of Bridgewater Bank you’re like our neighbour even family and we treat you that way.

WHAT MOVES YOU

• You’re a self-starter who enjoys working independently but who also loves being part of a fast-paced and dynamic team.
• You’re all about customer service, whether you’re dealing with internal or external clients.
• You’ve got integrity and a strong work ethic in spades!
• You’re like an accounting action hero saving the day with your extreme accounting skills to get things done and get results!
• You’ve been nicknamed eagle eyes your attention to detail is that impressive.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reporting to Manager, Accounting Operations, this position is responsible for working with various internal and external contacts to process cash or financial transactions accurately within stated time constraints.
• Record and process accurate and complete financial and operational data and reports within established timeframes.
• Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, cheques, invoices, and cheque requisitions in a ledger or computer system.
• Process remittance, wire manual EFT, trust cash transactions, account transfers, stop payment, and various payment requisitions.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Ensure investor contract requirements are accurately met through verifying balances.
• Provide service to members, internal staff, vendors and management.
• Develop, produce and maintain ad hoc and custom reports, as required.
• Assist and train fellow co-workers to follow procurement to pay policy and procedure.
• Detect cash transaction fraud on a daily basis, using tools like bank reconciliations.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• You have a post-secondary education in accounting or business. If you're education is in something else, tell us how it will benefit you in this role.
• You have a minimum of one year of accounting experience.
• You have a demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems, working knowledge of related computerized accounting systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (you’ve got gold-medal Excel skills).

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive salary.
• Vacation pay is added to each paycheque.
• Benefits if you choose to receive them (with payroll deductions).
• Great AMA discounts.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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