Basic Description: 

The Accounting Specialist staff role within the accounting and finance department.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Tasks

• Responsible for various balance sheet accounts tracking and reconciliation monthly.
• Assist with Marketing budgets, reconciliation and communication.
• Lease Accounting 
• Annual Business Property Tax Declarations by location
• Tax Accruals and reconciliations
• Deposit Processes
• Month End Bank Reconciliations.
• Daily & Monthly reconciliations including but not limited to, Borrower Loan Imports, Online Payments, Upfronts & Escrow repair.

Other Tasks

• Assisting in preparing and presenting reports.
• Implementing and documenting policies and procedures.
• Participate on Department Committee
• Assist the servicing & accounting/finance teams with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with special projects with minimal supervision and drive results to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to cross-train within the team on specified tasks and processes.
• Assist with the year-end financial audit and ongoing compliance reporting and state audits, as needed.
• Assist Senior Management in projects, as requested.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a servicing, math or financial or accounting role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, math or a similar field.
• Base knowledge of investor and/or Mortgage experience preferred, not required.
• Experience with financial management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with capability of adapting quickly. Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines successfully.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism, including the ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information. 
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.