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Senior Associate- Accounting Support

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company, and the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, serving over 13 million customers. Founded in 1817, it is Canada's oldest bank and offers a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking services.

BMO

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 42k-69k USD

United States only

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Application Deadline:

05/22/2026

Address:

VIRTUAL13 - HomeRes - IL

Job Family Group:

Finance & Accounting

Consolidates, analyzes, and reports on the financial performance of the business / group to support the month-, quarter-, and year-end closing process, including financial reporting and financial governance. Supports an efficient and effective accounting function that uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, and increases service level performance.

  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Analyzes financial results to support financial period closing and reporting processes and provide insights and recommendations.
  • Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for assigned legal entity, business, or group financial information packages.
  • Supports the preparation of journal entries, monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements, including applicable tax payments and reconciliations, in accordance with accounting rules and standards.
  • Provides information and supports the process for internal (e.g. corporate and SOX) and external audits.
  • Reviews supporting documentation, escalating areas of concern and making any necessary amendments.
  • Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
  • Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
  • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
  • Develops knowledge related to business / group accounting requirements and standards.
  • Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
  • Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

    Qualifications:

  • Typically between 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail with a focus on execution.
  • Specialized knowledge.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
  • Organization skills - Good.
  • Collaboration & team skills - Good.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

Salary:

$41,714.00 - $69,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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Salary: 42k-69k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

2 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About BMO

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The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company, founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1817 as Montreal Bank, making it Canada's oldest bank. Its operational headquarters and executive offices have been located in Toronto, Ontario, since 1977, though its legal head office remains in Montreal. BMO is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 13 million customers globally. The company is publicly traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol BMO.

BMO Financial Group offers a broad range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets, and investment banking. In Canada, BMO operates over 900 branches, and in the United States, it conducts business as BMO Financial Group, with substantial operations, including BMO Bank, N.A., which has over 1,000 branches. BMO Capital Markets is the bank's investment and corporate banking division, while its wealth management division is known as BMO Nesbitt Burns. The bank has a significant presence in the Chicago area and other parts of the U.S. BMO has expanded its U.S. presence through acquisitions, including Harris Bank in 1984 (later rebranded BMO Harris Bank and then BMO Bank N.A.), Marshall & Ilsley in 2011, and Bank of the West in 2023. The acquisition of Bank of the West was the largest in Canadian banking history. BMO is also the issuer of Diners Club cards in the United States and Canada. The company is driven by the purpose to 'Boldly Grow the Good in business and life,' which informs its strategy and commitment to a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society.

Throughout its history, BMO has played a significant role in Canada's financial development, serving as Canada's central bank from its founding until the creation of the Bank of Canada in 1935. It was the first Canadian bank to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1994. BMO has also embraced technological advancements, launching AI-powered chatbots for customer service on Facebook and Twitter and investing in modernizing its technology stack with cloud architecture. The bank is committed to accessibility, aiming to make its websites and services usable for everyone, including those who use assistive technologies or have disabilities. BMO has received recognition as a top employer and for its inclusive culture.

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