Accounting Technician

Permanent Full Time 

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As an Accounting Technician you will be operating in a fast-paced environment with ties to both GRS Administration and Client Cash Management. The Accounting Technician is responsible for business decision support related to accounting and investment interfaces and ensures effective and appropriate accounting and financial controls are in place.

What you will do

• Cash and asset reconciliations and processes for our directly held stock clients including preparation of cash settlement and banking for stock trades for both NYSE and TSX
• Daily processing stock trades requests (start @ 2pm EST)
• Reconciliation and clearing of general ledger accounts, including suspense accounts for various business lines using advanced Excel and Access techniques
• Preparing and processing of journal vouchers relating to various accounting activities and processing cheques
• Investigation and resolution of accounting issues including manipulation and analysis of large amounts of data
• Assisting Administration departments on accounting issues
• Miscellaneous duties include daily cash settlement, provide quarterly financial suspense reports to Corporate Finance, initiate investigation with system support
• Handling inquiries and requests from multiple audiences
• Providing supporting coverage to other roles on the team 

What you will bring

• Customer Service focus with a can-do attitude
• Accounting certificate or related experience a definite asset
• Expert Excel user
• Experienced with accounting processes and account reconciliation
• Mathematical aptitude
• Self-motivated, strong team commitment, and able to work with limited direction
• Ability and desire to produce quality work
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

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The base salary for this position is between $40,400 - $54,700 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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