Staff Accountant - Mortgage

CBC Mortgage Agency•South Jordan, UT

9d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Loan Operations, Servicing and Secondary Marketing to ensure the accurate reporting of mortgage banking transactions. Daily duties include various operations of the Accounting Department such as accounts payable processing, wire processing, expense report processing and accounts receivable. The position also assists with the monthly close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
Experience processing accounts payable and maintaining vendor records.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with mortgage banking accounting, including loan level accounting, warehouse transactions and loan servicing transactions.
Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse population of customers, agencies and employees both verbally and in writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
One to three years of related experience required.
Mortgage banking or financial services experience required.
Experience with general ledger systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Loan Vision or another mortgage banking accounting system preferred, including accounts payable, loan level accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals and timely payment.
Maintain compliance with withholding requirements, including W-9 documentation and the annual Form 1099 preparation and reporting.
Prepare bank, warehouse line, clearing account and general ledger reconciliations.
Manage cash balances at the various warehouse banks to support daily loan purchases. Support the warehouse wire team in daily funding wires.
Maintain the employee expense reporting system and the related corporate credit card system, assuring compliance with internal expense policies and banking controls.
Process and track invoices to our correspondent lenders.
Support external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations by preparing requested documentation.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.