Specialist, Institutional & Pension Accounting

Job summary

Administer assigned corporate and institutional accounts, process client cash transactions, reconcile cash and security balances, and investigate account overdrafts. Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, respond to client enquiries, maintain client relationships, and support procedural and system improvements.

Job details

Job Number: J0926-0276 Category: Institutional Pension Accounting Employment Type: Full Time City: Toronto Posting Date: October 5, 2026 Closing Date: October 19, 2026 Company Information CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work. We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions. We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience. Position Overview The Specialist, Institutional & Pension Accounting administers the assigned corporate and institutional accounts and provides financial reporting according to predetermined time schedules for the less complex accounts. Responsibilities Performs cash transactions for clients by directing funds based on instructions from clients or their agents, researches and reports on account overdrafts in client accounts and analyses daily cash flow activities by reconciling security and cash balances while ensuring deadlines are met. Reports account activity for clients by preparing timely and accurate standard and specialized financial statements and reports. Develops and maintains strong internal and external client relationships by resolving less complex problems and meets deadlines and answers enquiries from clients and their agents regarding account activity. Maintains and updates source documentation and related information by assisting in implementing procedural improvements and system enhancements. Qualifications Successful completion of post -secondary program with focus on accounting or finance or equivalent training Detail oriented with good analytical and problem solving skills Experience in customer service Excellent verbal and written communication skills CIBC Mellon's Values Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better Job Specific Competencies The salary band for this position ranges between $44,000 - $67,000. A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, market conditions, relevant experience, education, training, and internal equity. Please note, our recruitment process may include the use of AI-assisted tools. This posting is for an existing vacancy. CIBC Mellon is committed to taking all reasonable steps to accommodate the needs of all individuals. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please speak with your Recruitment Consultant.

What you’ll do

Administer assigned corporate and institutional accounts, process client cash transactions, reconcile cash and security balances, and investigate account overdrafts. Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, respond to client enquiries, maintain client relationships, and support procedural and system improvements.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary program focused on accounting or finance, or equivalent training, is required. The role also calls for customer service experience, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Listed skills

• cash transactions · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cash Transactions
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Overdraft Research
• Client Relationship Management
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Procedural Improvement
• System Enhancements

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support

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