We are looking for a Reconciliation Specialist to join a finance team in Mississauga, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented accounting specialist who is highly analytical, organized, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will focus on complex reconciliations, variance analysis, and close support while helping strengthen reporting accuracy and financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- Complete recurring reconciliations across banking, general ledger, intercompany, prepaid, accrual, fixed asset, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Examine outstanding differences, determine underlying causes, and resolve exceptions within established timelines.
- Prepare organized reconciliation files, detailed account support, and documentation that is ready for audit review.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by validating balances and assisting with related accounting tasks.
- Review large transaction volumes in JD Edwards to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper financial treatment.
- Assist with journal entries, accrual calculations, and account analysis to support reliable financial reporting.
- Track account activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and follow up on variances that require further investigation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, improve information flow, and support reporting needs.
- Provide schedules, explanations, and supporting records for internal and external audit requests.
- Enhance reconciliation procedures, reporting tools, and spreadsheet-based analysis through advanced Excel usage and process improvements.
- Intermediate to strong experience in account reconciliations within a finance or accounting environment.
- Proficiency with JD Edwards and advanced Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data review.
- Solid understanding of general accounting functions, balance sheet accounts, accruals, and financial close processes.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies, interpret transaction activity, and resolve issues with accuracy and sound judgment.
- Experience handling high-volume financial data, including cash activity and payment-related transactions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation and maintain audit-ready working papers.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments.
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