Intermediate Accountant, Corporate

CMLS Financial - Residential Mortgages; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as an Intermediate Accountant in Vancouver, where you'll gain invaluable experience in corporate accounting. This role offers exposure to preparing financial reports, bank reconciliations, and supporting audits. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values flexibility and results-driven individuals. With a focus on professional growth, you'll have opportunities to learn from experienced leaders while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace culture. If you're ready to take ownership of your work and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Spending Accounts

Health, Drug, Vision, and Dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick days

Maternity / Parental Leave Top Up Program

Discounted gym memberships

Travel assistance and EAP

Business Casual dress code

Company social events

Hybrid work arrangements

Telecommuting opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end close.
• Supporting the Payments team in investigating unusual transactions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Job Details

Description

Intermediate Accountant, Corporate

Vancouver, BC

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000/year

CMLS Financial is looking for a dynamic, hardworking Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team in Vancouver BC. You will be exposed to corporate accounting, giving you an excellent foundation for your career at CMLS. You will also have the opportunity to learn from and interact with our dynamic leadership team from day one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing bank reconciliations;
• Assisting with the month-end close process and preparation of internal financial reporting packages;
• Supporting the Payments team in investigating unusual transactions and reconciling differences;
• Assist with trust and financial statement audits;
• Performing month-end corporate tasks including prepaids, fixed assets, tax provision, leases, and accruals;
• Performing monthly financial statement analysis on shared services functions;
• Approving invoices incurred by shared services;
• Preparing quarterly invoices for intercompany transactions;
• Supporting the wider Finance team as needed.
  
  

This Role Is For You If

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field;
• You have 2-3 years of related work experience in finance and accounting;
• You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Excel, or interested in learning more about excel;
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals;
• You are able to work well independently as well as within a team environment;
• You possess strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail while working under tight deadlines;
• You have superior problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze various data sets;
• You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment at all times;
• You are a driven individual who have a strong desire to learn;
• You are a quick learner with a curious mindset;
• You possess strong process and systems skills.
• You are interested in pursuing or are working towards the CPA designation; (an asset)
• You have prior experience with an accounting software (Microsoft Business Central experience is an asset) and the ability to analyze and investigate the General Ledger. (an asset)
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Some of the benefits we offer at CMLS are:

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

Who are we?

Established in 1974, CMLS Financial is the leading provider of capital solutions for commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors. We have over 50 years of experience, 35,000 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.

You will love working here

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We want to hear from you!

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