Job Description
Computershare Canada is a global leader in financial administration, and they are seeking a Reconciliation Analyst to join their North American Reconciliation team. This role is responsible for reconciling cash bank accounts for corporate clients, analyzing variances, and ensuring accurate reporting for operational teams. Responsibilities Complete, on time, the reconciliation of cash bank accounts operated on behalf of key corporate clients Focus on reconciling activity in accounts related to clients’ employee share plan business, including plan purchases, sales, distributions, and dividend payments Analyze, identify, and update out of balance variances in the reconciliation system Produce accurate, timely reporting for the North American Reconciliation team and operational teams, as well as the broader business—including senior leadership Reconcile high volumes of transactions/activity from core systems and bank accounts, ensuring a high level of accuracy and meeting internal service level agreements Follow procedures while focusing on improving the efficiency of established tasks Own and respond to routine operational inquiries, escalating as needed Keep desk operating procedures up to date to reflect any changes in work practices Collaborate with other Computershare departments to understand and resolve variances Skills Perform daily, high-volume account reconciliations using automated reconciliation software, internal recordkeeping systems, and external bank account data, within required timelines and in accordance with policies and procedures Match related transactions and research/identify out of balance variances using core systems, then notify the appropriate operational units so they can take the necessary action to clear out-of-balance items Understanding the activity, evaluating information, and analyzing issues are essential to identifying root causes and resolving breaks Document and update open out of balance transactions within the reconciliation tool Track and follow up on these unresolved items Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail to balance transactional data and identify the drivers of out-of-balance items during reconciliation Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly document items and initiate the actions needed so operational teams can resolve them Ability to use Teams to participate in virtual training, meetings, and ad hoc check-ins with stakeholders Ability to work independently, to reconcile assigned accounts and collaborate within a team to support colleagues as needed Ability to consistently meet daily deadlines Experience with account reconciliations Fast learner with an analytical mindset; persistent; detail-oriented; motivated to grow and continue learning; not complacent Advanced Excel skills (ability to build pivot tables, use VLOOKUP, and other formulas) Ability to understand and execute SQL queries: an asset Knowledge of employee share plan activity and/or trading operations Knowledge of the financial industry (e.g., transfer agency, corporate banking services) College or university studies in finance/accounting/mathematics, or equivalent Knowledge of the financial industry (e.g., transfer agency, corporate banking services) Knowledge of the employee share plan industry and/or trading operation Benefits Flexible work to help you find the best balance between your work and your lifestyle. Health and well-being: Flexible benefits to support you and your family. Invest in our company by setting aside a portion of your pay to purchase company shares, and you’ll also receive a company contribution. Additional perks ranging from recognition programs and team activities to offerings that help you invest in your future. Company Overview Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, mortgage servicing, proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is