Intermediate Accountant, Residential Finance

Intermediate Accountant, Residential Finance

Toronto, ON

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000/yr

Established in 1974, CMLS Financial is the leading provider of capital solutions for residential and commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors. We have over 50 years of experience, 30,000 clients, $45 billion in assets under administration, and offices coast to coast. Some of Canada's most prominent banks, investment managers, insurance companies, and pension funds rely on CMLS Financial for a variety of critically important services.

Building on our solid foundation of financial strength and experience, we continue to deliver unparalleled capital solutions for all our clients needs.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Intermediate Accountant to join our Residential Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with the team to support the financial reporting process and the daily transactions for our residential mortgage division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Residential Finance, the Intermediate Accountant will support our dynamic team of accounting professionals by preparing reconciliations, supporting third‑party underwriting and servicing clients, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about continuous process improvement.

• Support the monthly financial reporting process for our third‑party services division, including preparing accrual entries, analyzing results, drafting monthly and presenting findings to the Finance team;
• Review and approve daily transactions in Microsoft Business Central, including but not limited to vendor cards, funding wires, investor and insurance remittances;
• Prepare and post daily bank reconciliations for residential trust accounts;
• Reconcile residential trust liability accounts with accuracy and timeliness;
• Compile and reconcile daily principal and interest collection reports prior to bank uploads;
• Assist in preparing cash transfers and journal entries;
• Monitor the shared finance mailbox to ensure prompt response to inquiries and requests;
• Participate in system and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy;
• Perform other related accounting and financial duties as required.

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience in accounting and/or finance;
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, or finance;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate skills in other Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word and Power Point);
• Experience with accounting software (Microsoft Business Central experience is an asset) and the ability to analyze and investigate the General Ledger;
• Working towards the CPA designation is considered an asset.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent time management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines;
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and ownership of work;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective team player who can also work independently;
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with strong data analysis skills;
• Motivated self‑starter with a strong desire to learn and grow;
• A quick learner with a curious mindset and solid understanding of accounting processes and systems.

• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Health, Drug, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days (in addition to all civil and statutory holidays)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Maternity / Parental Leave Top Up Program
• Discounted gym memberships
• Travel assistance and EAP
• Company social events + sport teams
• Hybrid work arrangements and telecommuting opportunities
• And more!

Employees tell us that they love that we strike the balance in creating an incredibly professional, yet dynamic and enjoyable corporate culture. We work in a fluid and fast‑paced environment that is supportive of energetic and motivated…