Treasury Specialist, Constuction Accounting

Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the homeowner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.

Position Summary

The Treasury Specialist – Construction Accounting plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s Treasury functions. The role is primarily responsible, under moderate supervision, for preparing reports, submitting wire transfer requests, and funding Encompass loans. The role is responsible for various bank activity and accounting reconciliations.

Compensation

This role is a non-exempt position with a targeted salary range of $24/hr to $29/hr.

Compensation at Guild is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to local and federal minimum wage requirements, education, level of experience, and applicant’s geographical location.

Essential Functions

• Prepare initial close workbooks and imports for loans funding through Encompass (Construction products).
• Fund loans through warehouse line and update Encompass accordingly.
• Communicate with Construction group along with other departments on ad hoc requests (payoffs, TCB draws, modifications).
• Prepare margin call reports for quarterly NMLS reporting.
• Prepare monthly borrower billing statements for Construction and Builder loans.
• Reconcile Reverse product loan advances.
• Prepare Reverse product loan entries including Reverse securitization journal entries.
• Review batch processed wire activity for accuracy and verify amounts are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Reconcile accounts and verify entries are clearing in a timely manner and according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform multiple account reconciliations as well as daily bank reconciliations.
• Perform and thoroughly research monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries to General Ledger via LoanVision.
• Process Corporate check deposits and record accordingly.
• Work to increase team efficiency by providing recommendations for process improvement.
• Cross-train in other Treasury functions; act as a back-up when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned (to include short and term projects), as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, required.
• Minimum two years' experience in accounting or finance related role(s).
• Mortgage banking experience with an emphasis in construction accounting preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles, including debits and credits, reconciliations, balance sheets and income statements.
• General understanding of overall mortgage process rules and regulations, policies and ethical standards pertaining to wire transfers.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required.
• Ability to analyze situations and choose appropriate course of action to resolve issues.
• Highly proficient with data entry, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Intermediate Excel experience with the ability to create formulas and VLOOKUP’s.
• 10-key by touch preferred.
• Prior experience using document retention software; AIQ preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required.
• Commitment to company values.
• Customer Service - Proactive attention to each person.
• Integrity - Do and say what's right.
• Respect - Treat others with dignity.
• Collaboration - Listen and work together.
• Learning - Seek knowledge and strive for improvement.
• Excellence – Deliver the unexpected.

Supervision

Job Scope:  Responsible for understanding the department/functional area objectives and goals and how own job contributes to achievement of these goals; may recommend changes and enhancements based on analysis and evaluation of circumstances.

Complexity:  General precedents may exist for most problems; conducts independent research/analysis to identify the appropriate approach.

Impact:  Decisions and actions primarily impact own work with limited impact on peers in their area, contributes as team member rather than leader.

Interaction/Supervision:  Acts as a mentor/guide to less experienced professional contributor staff in a similar role; works independently and only under general direction; guided by professional standards, desired outcomes, and project plan specifications.

Requirements

• Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.
• Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation.
• Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.
• Office environment – moderate noise, no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• This role requires effective adaptation to workplace stressors, including customer service complaints, security responsibilities, and competing priorities.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol. Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Work is primarily performed during the business week, Monday - Friday.

Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.

Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQ#: TREAS018150