Junior Accountant, Residential Finance

Junior Accountant, Residential Finance

Toronto, ON

Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000/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.

The Junior Accountant will work closely with the Finance team to manage the daily transactions for our residential mortgage division, including reconciling daily trust activity and preparing bank reconciliations, for both CMLS and our third-party servicing clients. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Residential Finance, the Junior Accountant will support our dynamic team of accounting professionals by performing daily and monthly accounting activities.

• Prepare and post daily bank reconciliations for residential trust bank accounts
• Accurately reconcile residential trust liability accounts on a daily basis
• Compile and reconcile daily collection reports prior to uploading to the bank
• Assist in the preparation and verification of cash transfers, accounting entries, and EFT and wire payments
• Monitor shared finance email inboxes on a daily basis to ensure that requests are being addressed in a timely manner
• Assist with the month-end close process
• Actively participate in development projects to increase efficiencies and improve internal processes
• Perform other related duties as requested

• 0-2 years of related work experience in accounting and/or finance
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience with an accounting software and the ability to analyze and investigate the general ledger is an asset
• Working towards CPA designation considered an asset

• You possess strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• You have excellent time management skills and understand the importance of deadlines
• You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment at all times
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are able to work well independently as well as within a team environment
• You have superior problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze various data sets
• You are a driven individual who has a strong desire to learn
• You are a quick learner with a curious mindset
  
  You possess strong process and systems skills

• 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 individuals who pride themselves on being flexible and results-driven. Business is booming and that means that our employees are able to gain valuable exposure, have lots of learning opportunities, and truly impact the business.

We are committed to providing our people with a challenging and rewarding career because our employees are what set us apart and we know it.

CMLS Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you are confident that you would be a strong asset to our team, submit both a cover letter and resume today! We thank all applicants for their time in applying, however we will only contact those selected for an interview.