Staff Accountant I

Eastern Bank • Manchester, NH

10d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The role involves managing and reconciling payroll and employee benefit entries, maintaining records of loans, and handling loan-related inquiries and transactions. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, a good understanding of GAAP, and experience, preferably in mortgage or banking. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required. The position demands attention to detail, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication skills.

Requirements

• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numerical data.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to research, interpret and administer accounting rules.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting systems, LOS and compensation systems.
• Loan Servicing knowledge.
• Reconciliation knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to change and function effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Highly driven with a strong attention to details to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum two years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Preferably Oracle and Ice Mortgage – Encompass.
• Prior accounting experience in the mortgage or banking industry preferred.
• Prior audit experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update records for Loans Held for Investment (LHFI) and Non-Performing Loans.
• Track accounts receivable and follow up on aged items in monthly servicing meetings.
• Calculate and record interest for LHFI and Loans Held for Sale portfolios.
• Serve as primary contact for LoanCare (subservicer) inquiries and prepare related entries.
• Reconcile Loans Held for Investment (LHFI) portfolio to LoanCare.
• Manage loan-related transactions including buyouts, repurchases, payments and modifications.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and upload them to Frontier.
• Prepare month end accruals.
• Manage daily cash reconciliations and transfers.
• Approve wire transfers and process remote deposits and accounting mail.
• Assist the team in month end account fluctuation analysis.
• Provide backup for accounts payable and manual check processing.
• Prepare and file annual 1099 reports with state and federal agencies.
• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• retirement
• vacation
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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