Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will support various aspects of finance and accounting for the company. This position also requires general accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all monthly information      including producing P&L’s for 10+ branch offices.
• Review P&L’s with Branch Managers and address issues and/or      concerns
• Reconcile company bank accounts.
• Reconcile Balance sheet line items and provide supporting schedules      for reconciliations.
• Ensure branch offices meet all HUD requirements by maintaining      branch binder and scheduling impromptu visits.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Assist in annual financial audits.
• Assist in quarterly reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the accounts payable clerk coordinator and approve all      disbursements.
• Support the Controller with special projects and workflow process      improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in accounting
• Strong PC Skills. Must be proficient in MS Windows, Excel, Outlook      and Work.
• Has knowledge of commonly used terminology, concepts and practices      and procedures within the mortgage industry.
• Ability to meet time deadlines while working under pressure.
• Ability to effectively handle simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced      environment.
• Able to effectively and efficiently work independently or as a      member of a team.
• Strong business writing and math skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze loan account related problems and      define and create solutions.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Reading Skills 
• Math Aptitude
• Budgeting
• Organization, Planning, and Time Management

Working conditions

This job may require frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time. This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. 

HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction