Mortgage Loan Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a meticulous, detail-oriented Loan Accountant to manage loan fundings, purchases, and related accounting activities. This role involves journalizing daily transactions, ensuring accuracy in loan accounting, and providing financial information through analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate records of loan activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Compile and analyze reports related to loan transactions to support daily and monthly financial reviews and closings.
• Enter transactions into the general ledger system and perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure timely processing of borrower refunds and other pertinent transactions.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to develop and maintain spreadsheet reports for management review.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure financial statements are prepared accurately.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with management to implement changes as needed.
• Complete special projects and other assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial transactions and reporting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within the mortgage industry.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Byte or AMB (preferred but not required).
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical plan options
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company contributions to your HSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Employee ownership through an ESOP

Location

Full-time role (location not specified in the provided description).