Fairstone Bank is a leading alternative lending bank in Canada, and they are seeking an Analyst for Cash Reconciliation to join their growing team. The role involves managing the cash reconciliation process, preparing monthly reconciliation packages, and resolving open items while collaborating with various internal and external parties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the monthly reconciliation packages showing the GL Balance, Bank Balance and the Open Items
- Work on the Cash Reconciliations (Sub-Ledger to General Ledger to Bank)
- Analyze the open items and their ageing with a view to resolving those
- Review results of OneStream auto-match, the current reconciliations tool, and perform manual matching thereafter
- Ensure that the auto matching is being performed at a high rate and suggest improvements to the auto match rules configured within the tool
- Liaison cross-functionally with internal and external parties regarding the resolution of the open items
- Prepare journal entries for review
- Assist in documentation related to financial processes/procedures around the cash reconciliation
- Perform daily activities like Positive Pay/Daily Pay Reject regarding the cheques which are fine to be paid by the bank after doing the required validations
- Additional duties, as assigned
Skills
- College diploma in Accountancy (DEP) or Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC)
- 1-2 years of demonstrated reconciliation experience
- Mandatory good working knowledge of accounting practices
- Good knowledge of computer software such as MS Office (more specifically Excel)
- Ability to handle considerable volume under tight deadlines
- Effective time management skills and ability to multi task
- Analytical with a high degree of attention to details
- Teamwork and tactfulness
- Ability to develop positive relationships with peers
- Familiarity with reconciliation tool (OneStream experience, considered an asset)
Benefits
- Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
- Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
- Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
- Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
- On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
- Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
- Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
- Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
Company Overview
Fairstone Bank is a non-bank provider of responsible lending solutions for near-prime and non-prime borrowers. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.fairstone.ca.