Job Description

General Bank of Canada (GBC), headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is a Schedule 1 Chartered bank and part of the Wheaton Group. Our roots trace back to the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder in the mid-1950s, who began with a single auto dealership in Saskatchewan. Evolving into one of Canada's fastest-growing small banks, GBC expanded into helping Canadians with their automotive, aviation, and commercial financing needs.
After years of success, we aim to harness the advantages of our small, nimble structure and work to redefine banking in a digital era. As we strive to build a bank for the future, we take pride in our continuous certification as a Great Place to Work in Alberta for five consecutive years. We love it here and know you will too!
The Opportunity General Bank of Canada is looking for a permanent, full-time Junior Accountant to join the organization as a key contributor with the Banks Accounting & Finance team. Consistent with the growth trajectory of the Bank, this is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to contribute to building the bank of the future with considerable potential for learning, growth, and advancement.
Reporting to the Director, the Junior Accountant provides support to the accounting and finance team with complete and accurate financial records. The Junior Accountant is required to work within the team and directly support with accounts payable, processing daily bank deposits, cash receipts, accounts and cash disbursements. Additionally, the Junior Accountant will assist in communication with the Sales, Administration, and the Credit and Collections departments to ensure accounting reports properly reflect these functional areas.
Responsibilities

• Support in the processing of daily bank deposits (inclusive of compiling support documentation) in order to ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Participating in all aspects of daily accounting production such as dealer funding for loans, customer payment processing, overages, bank reconciliation, etc.
• Support treasury management in daily processing of transactions and settlement reconciliation.
• Assist in General Ledger administration and account reconciliation so that any discrepancies can be resolved, and accuracy of accounts can be ensured.
• Support the team with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, processing, and reporting to ensure accurate and complete financial positions are recorded.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents in order to ensure accuracy.
• Assist the senior team members in internal and external regulatory reporting in order to ensure compliance as required.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors during department or Bank audits as required.
• Produce departmental reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends to support other business functions.
• Assist, where necessary in the preparation, recording, and processing of customer payments through the accounts payable process as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelors degree or diploma in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Advanced working knowledge of general accounting principles and strong ERP/I.S. skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (data maintenance, filtering, pivot tables, accounting-specific calculation formulas).
• Able to adhere to bank policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated desire to learn and quickly grasp new concepts.

Workplace Model: In-office. Location: Edmonton
What General Bank Brings to the Table We proudly offer a competitive compensation package including salary and benefits. Our benefits include extended health, dental, vision, and extensive mental health coverage as well as a multi-faceted employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts. As an employee, you can also expect to experience:

• Group retirement savings program with matched employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work and life harmony.
• Collaborative work environment where your voice and opinion are valued.
• Employee perks for various products and services discounts.
• Beautiful downtown office location with an onsite gym and the best rooftop patio in Edmonton.
• Events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Tuition and professional development support.
• Welcoming teams that celebrate diversity and focus on inclusion.

The salary range for this position starts at $55,081.00
How to Apply We invite you to apply directly through our Careers portal generalbank.ca/careers. If you need additional support, please reach out to HR@generalbank.ca. While all applications are appreciated, candidates selected for consideration will be contacted directly. General Bank of Canada is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering an environment where all employees are welcome and supported. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and customers. Accessibility is important to the Bank and if you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.