Servicing Accounting Team Lead

AD Mortgage•Troy, MI

135d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Servicing Accounting Team Lead to oversee the daily accounting functions related to our servicing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, account reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership abilities, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3–5 years of accounting experience in servicing accounting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
Experience with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, etc.).
Proven leadership or team lead experience, with ability to coach and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of servicing accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly servicing accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cash postings.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of general ledger entries related to servicing portfolios (e.g., loans, leases, or asset-backed securities).
Review and approve reconciliations for custodial and operational bank accounts.
Coordinate with servicing operations, finance, and audit teams to resolve discrepancies or process issues.
Prepare and review financial reports and servicing summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain and improve documentation of processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
Support month-end and year-end close processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Assist in audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries related to servicing transactions.
Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement within the servicing accounting function.