Senior Accountant

8Twelve Mortgage; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FinTech company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial records for private lending and investment fund operations. The role requires 4-6 years of experience in accounting, expertise in trust fund management, and proficiency with IFRS and GAAP. This on-site position is based in Markham, Ontario, offering opportunities for growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Essential hands-on experience in both private lending and investment fund accounting.
• Critical expertise in managing and accounting for trust funds.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• University degree in Accounting / Finance; CPA progress a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate financial records for private lending and fund operations.
• Administer and reconcile trust fund accounts across all business lines.
• Process accounts payable and receivable for lending.
• Handle daily fund investor payments and related reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS and tax regulations.

Skills

Private lending / mortgage finance accounting

Investment fund accounting

Trust fund management

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Xero experience

QuickBooks experience

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Education

University degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About 8Twelve Mortgage Power Network

8Twelve Mortgage Power Network is a fast-growing network of experienced mortgage agents, brokers and brokerages - the right partner for your business. Our commitment and dedication is providing you with hands-on training, underwriting, coaching and ongoing support for independent agents in the industry. 8TM’s Power Network provides agents with “a one-stop shop” with access to mentorship, coaching, networking and community events, and sales and marketing tools. 8Twelve is a rapidly growing FinTech company improving the home buying experience. Our proprietary cloud platform utilizes real-time analytics and automation to more efficiently access mortgage products from one centralized platform. We provide a single convenient marketplace to access mortgage products for all borrower needs (conventional or private).

About the Role

We're seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant, Lending & Funds to join our www.8twelve.fund. This is an on-site role at our Markham office.

Requirements

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Manage accurate financial records for private lending (loan origination, repayments, interest, fees) and fund operations (investor payments, redemptions, new investments).
• Administer and reconcile trust fund accounts across all business lines, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Process accounts payable and receivable for lending, manage sundry advances, and process private investor payouts.
• Handle daily fund investor payments, including reconciling related schedules and distributions (e.g., NRT, EQB).
• Perform comprehensive reconciliations of bank statements, credit cards, borrower / investor ledgers, and internal systems (e.g., QuickBooks, automator, lawyer distributions).
• Prepare and process all necessary journal entries with accurate coding for both lending and fund activities.
• Provide financial data and interest calculations for external NAV reporting, and assist in reviewing NAV schedules.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with GAAP / IFRS, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist the Controller with financial analyses and special projects.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.

Essential hands-on experience in both private lending / mortgage finance accounting AND investment fund accounting.

Critical expertise in managing and accounting for trust funds.

Proficiency with IFRS and GAAP.

Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with Xero and QuickBooks.

Strong understanding of intercompany relationships.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

High integrity and discretion with confidential information.

University degree in Accounting / Finance; CPA progress a significant asset.

The candidate would be working from our Markham location, 5 days a week.

Benefits

Why Join Our Team?

Pivotal, hands-on role in a dynamic lending and fund business.

Collaborative team environment, reporting to the Controller.

Opportunities for growth and development.

Located in Markham, Ontario.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment spaces in accordance with the Human Rights Code of Canada and the Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Act of Canada.

Apply now and be part of the future of home financing with 8Twelve!