Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Senior Accountant role supports U.S. Capital Markets Broker-Dealer Financial Control team on corporate accounting responsibilities for the Wealth Management Platform, month end close, financial reporting and ad hoc tasks as assigned.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Main point of contact for WM Platform controllers and WM Performance Management teams to report material items
• Responsible for recording and settling intercompany transactions including chargebacks from other entities
• Work closely with the Transfer Pricing team and global finance counterparts to ensure accuracy and consistency for intercompany transactions
• Responsible for reviewing and booking accruals for various expenses including asset management fees, FA commissions, revenue and expense reallocations, legal, audit and regulatory accruals ensuring accuracy with proper controls in place
• Responsible for month end Audit reconciliations including Margin Interest, Commissions, Blotter, Asset Management Fees, BONY 12b1 and Envestnet File
• Support WM business units with the opening of Trading / Non-Trading transit hierarchy
• Responsible for working with various teams on compiling and subsequently amortizing multiple prepaid items including prepaid licenses and market data
• Work with operations to process journal entries for clearing fees, brokerage charges and other applicable invoices
• Prepare and maintain proper supporting documentation for all journal entries processed
• Support WM Branch reporting such as month end sign off, B/S analysis, attestation break resolution and attendance to Attestation Council Meetings
• Support WM Performance Management team with ad-hoc requests, prepare for and lead monthly month end status calls
• Quarterly submission for Correspondent loans
• Review assigned balance sheet accounts for illogicals, booking reclass entries where needed
• Prepare month end reconciliations including substantiation of assigned balance sheet accounts for monthly sign offs
• Assist with updating procedures for all tasks and work on continuous process improvements
• Ensure adherence to accounting requirements and firm policies
• SOX 79.037 monthly reconciliation
• Audit support
• PEGA Attestation and SOD preparation

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 4+ years general accounting experience with exposure to month end close
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Well organized with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with teams across the firm, including operations, product control, technology, and head office teams
• Strong excel skills and aptitude to learning new system

Nice to Have

• Knowledge PeopleSoft general ledger preferred
• CPA
• Financial Services industry experience

What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our stakeholders, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Accruals, Continuous Process Improvement, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Monthly Close Process, Monthly Reconciliations
Additional Job Details
Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2026-01-14
Application Deadline: 2026-02-13
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
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