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 itemsResponsible for recording and settling intercompany transactions including chargebacks from other entitiesWork closely with the Transfer Pricing team and global finance counterparts to ensure accuracy and consistency for intercompany transactionsResponsible 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 placeResponsible for month end Audit reconciliations including Margin Interest, Commissions, Blotter, Asset Management Fees, BONY 12b1 and Envestnet FileSupport WM business units with the opening of Trading / Non-Trading transit hierarchyResponsible for working with various teams on compiling and subsequently amortizing multiple prepaid items including prepaid licenses and market dataWork with operations to process journal entries for clearing fees, brokerage charges and other applicable invoicesPrepare and maintain proper supporting documentation for all journal entries processedSupport WM Branch reporting such as month end sign off, B/S analysis, attestation break resolution and attendance to Attestation Council MeetingsSupport WM Performance Management team with ad-hoc requests, prepare for and lead monthly month end status callsQuarterly submission for Correspondent loansReview assigned balance sheet accounts for illogicals, booking reclass entries where neededPrepare month end reconciliations including substantiation of assigned balance sheet accounts for monthly sign offsAssist with updating procedures for all tasks and work on continuous process improvementsEnsure adherence to accounting requirements and firm policiesSOX 79.037 monthly reconciliationAudit supportPEGA Attestation and SOD preparation

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Bachelor’s degree in accounting4+ years general accounting experience with exposure to month end closeStrong analytical / problem solving skillsWell organized with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAbility to develop and maintain relationships with teams across the firm, including operations, product control, technology, and head office teamsStrong excel skills and aptitude to learning new system

Nice to Have

Knowledge PeopleSoft general ledger preferredCPAFinancial 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 benefitsLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities 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

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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