Staff Accountant

SWBC•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

SWBC is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform accounting duties related to the daily activities of SWBC Mortgage Corporation. The role includes preparing and posting accounting entries for mortgage loan funding and financing, commissions, bonuses, and overrides. It also submits warehouse funding requests, reconciles general ledger balances, and supports month-end general ledger closing processes. The position communicates with key stakeholders and offers opportunities for professional learning and growth as part of a collaborative team focused on providing excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least one year of experience in accounting or related experience.
Knowledge of basic figures to reconcile loan balances.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
Proficiency with Workday.
Excellent data entry, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent listening and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use basic office equipment, including a copy machine, personal computer, and fax.
Ability to type 35 words per minute.
Ability to sit for long periods while performing sedentary activities.
Ability to stand, stoop, and kneel to file for long periods.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds of files, supplies, documents, or other related items.

Responsibilities

Monitor and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, research and resolve outstanding entries, and notify the manager and Chief Financial Officer of possible issues or losses.
Coordinate and transmit wire requests to warehouse banks in accordance with banking facility covenants and established corporate boundaries, using various banking software.
Coordinate with other accounting staff to ensure reconciliations and journal entries are completed within the closing schedule timeline.
Audit income and post loans for download to the general ledger system.
Process wire transfers and record the associated journal entries.
Prepare and maintain desktop procedures.
Analyze and record associated inter-company entries for SWBC Mortgage.
Participate in training and coaching for department cross-training.
Assist with gathering and providing requested documentation for external auditors.
Perform other duties as assigned.