PGIM Real Estate -Accounting Specialist

Prudential Financial • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can! What you will do: The PGIM Real Estate Loan Servicing business, has an immediate opportunity within the accounting division at their Dallas location. PGIM Real Estate is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Agency Accounting Team. You will be responsible for the preparation of Agency mortgage loan journal entries corresponding to the life cycle of the loan (i.e., borrower deposit, rate lock, funding, and loan settlement) as well as maintaining the associated cash logs. Other related responsibilities include accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR’s), analytics (e.g., Revenue schedules and “Goal Posts”), PASS account reconciliations (Prudential’s system for assuring materially correct Balance Sheet account balances), Loan Fee accounting, debt (to fund loans) tracking, and creation of robust policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, initiative-taking, and work well within a fast-paced, challenging environment. They will take ownership of their work and accountability for driving positive business outcomes. This position is based out of our Dallas, TX office. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees work remotely and from the office. You are expected to be in the Dallas office three times a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong accounting, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive process improvement.
• Strong technical skills including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and partnering skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours and the ability to support other internal groups as needed.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• The candidate should have the ability to multitask, self-motivate, and prioritize work effectively in a face paced environment.
• They should enjoy problem solving and collaborating in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting firm experience / CPA / MBA a plus
• Experience in commercial real estate, Financial Services, or Asset Management industry.
• Real Estate industry knowledge of debt/equity terms and financial application
• Experience with SQL Oracle GL systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Agency cash logs and corresponding journal entries.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare closing wires and reconcile borrower’s deposits through Loan Fee Accounting.
• Prepare mortgage loan accounting entries (including preparation of and maintaining the Agency Mortgage Loan Master Files which track loans at rate lock, funding, and settlement).
• Review mortgage loan agreements to ensure use of correct interest rate and principal when preparing journal entries.
• Obtaining a solid understanding of the business to perform effective analytics (e.g., Revenue Schedules and Goal Posts).
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, and identify and institute account reconciliation efficiencies where warranted, in support of proper PASS account sign-off.
• Effectively partner across the organization with Investor Reporting, Investor Operations, Servicing, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Controllers, Financial Reporting, and IT to ensure effective communications across the platform.
• Prepare various analytical reports and support special projects on an as needed / Ad Hoc basis.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level