BeachHead Looking for Junior Accounting Clerk at Montreal, Quebec, Canada Full Time

Working with one of the top financial clients this role calls for a Junior Accounting Clerk who will be responsible for fulfilling transactions, internal business partner and/or external customer inquiries/ requests, and/or audit/ reconciliation activities in accordance with Bank and industry standards. The successful candidate must follow procedures in the analysis and resolution of internal and external inquiries, requests and issues, ranging from routine transactions to complex portfolio management referring more complex issues to senior team members and/or manager.

Responsibilities:

• Processes timely and accurate transactions, audit/reconciliation transactions and resolves discrepancies according to established standards.
• Records and verifies data for fulfillment and/or further handling.
• Ensures adherence to all aspects of First Principles, client’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reviews transactions and requests for compliance with regulatory and Bank requirements.
• Communicates with internal partners and external customers to respond to inquiries according to guidelines. Follow-up with business units to ensure issues are resolved.
• Participates in continuous improvement of business processes and procedures within the scope of the work team.
• Participates in testing and implementation of projects and new/ revised products/ services or processes.
• Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits.
• Analyzes issues and determines next steps; escalates as required.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Desired Skill Set:

• 1 – 2 years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of standard desktop applications used by the business unit
• Excellent prioritization, organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic specialized knowledge.
• Commendable verbal & written communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.