Accountant - Mortgage Operations

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Record and maintain accurate day-to-day financial transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, obtaining approvals and preparing payments
• Record deposits, borrower payments, mortgage advances, lender fees and other financial transactions
• Perform regular bank and general ledger account reconciliations
• Maintain supporting schedules for mortgage receivables, interest income, investor capital and other accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and account adjustments as required
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Prepare internal financial reports and supporting documentation for management
• Assist with HST filings, payroll-related reporting and other periodic remittances
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records
• Assist with mortgage administration, including updating internal records and tracking required documentation
• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, letters and other business documents
• Respond professionally to general telephone and email inquiries and direct them to the appropriate team member
• Maintain accurate client, broker, borrower and investor contact information
• Organize, scan, file and retrieve mortgage, accounting and corporate documents
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, document signing and other administrative activities
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team and assist with special projects as required
• Handle confidential financial, corporate and client information with discretion
• Perform other bookkeeping and administrative duties that support the company's day-to-day operations

Qualifications and Competencies

• Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or a related field
• Previous bookkeeping experience using Intuit QuickBooks Online
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organization
• Effective time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional interpersonal and client-service skills
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and client information
• Previous experience or knowledge of the mortgage lending industry is considered an asset

Company Description

BFT Mortgage Investment Corporation (BFT MIC) is a Hamilton-based private mortgage lender and investment corporation serving licensed mortgage brokers throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe. We provide flexible first and second mortgage financing for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial and land properties, with loan amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.

For our shareholders, BFT MIC provides an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of mortgages without the responsibility of managing properties directly or being tied to a single mortgage. For our broker partners, we offer responsive service, flexible lending solutions and efficient in-house decision-making, with credit decisions generally provided within 48 hours.

Our continued growth reflects our leadership team's extensive industry experience, strong broker relationships and commitment to creating long-term value for our investors.

Our office, located at Unit 14, 100 Frid Street in Hamilton, is operated by a small, collaborative team that works closely together toward the shared goal of managing a successful and growing company.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Accountant.

Company DescriptionBFT Mortgage Investment Corporation (BFT MIC) is a Hamilton-based private mortgage lender and investment corporation serving licensed mortgage brokers throughout the Greater Golden Horseshoe. We provide flexible first and second mortgage financing for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial and land properties, with loan amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.For our shareholders, BFT MIC provides an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of mortgages without the responsibility of managing properties directly or being tied to a single mortgage. For our broker partners, we offer responsive service, flexible lending solutions and efficient in-house decision-making, with credit decisions generally provided within 48 hours.Our continued growth reflects our leadership team's extensive industry experience, strong broker relationships and commitment to creating long-term value for our investors.Our office, located at Unit 14, 100 Frid Street in Hamilton, is operated by a small, collaborative team that works closely together toward the shared goal of managing a successful and growing company.We currently have an opening for a full-time Accountant.