Job Description

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records, regulating, and authenticating financial transactions, maintaining accuracy of accounting tasks, balancing accounts, and verifying bank statements on behalf of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

· Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures

· Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and variance analysis

· Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

· Develop reports for management

· Prepare and review audit requests

· Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process

· Prepare and file various tax returns, including sales tax, use tax, and property tax

· Monitor and analyze financial performance, including trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement

· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, auditors, and vendors

· Train, develop and manage 2+ accounting team members

· Partner and keep clear lines of communication with other departments

· Manage ad-hoc projects and communicate with senior management team on progress toward deliverables

· Identify process improvements and implement

· Understand and comply with company policy, laws, and regulations, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Skills

· Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

· Experience with accounting software, preferably Loan Vision or similar platforms

· Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

· Excellent time management and organization

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent quality work

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

· Background Checks: This position will require a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed

Experience

· A minimum of 5 years working in accounting for an organization

· Mortgage industry experience is a strong plus

· Five years of experience working with computer spreadsheets and word processing software

Company Description

Since 2005, 1st Signature Lending has been a leader in the home loan industry and offers a decade of responsible lending experience. We realize how complicated and stressful applying for a loan can be, which is why we take pride in providing personal attention to each and every one of our clients, helping them throughout the entire loan process from the first signature to the last.

NMLS #27820
We are an equal opportunity employer

Company Description

Since 2005, 1st Signature Lending has been a leader in the home loan industry and offers a decade of responsible lending experience. We realize how complicated and stressful applying for a loan can be, which is why we take pride in providing personal attention to each and every one of our clients, helping them throughout the entire loan process from the first signature to the last.\r\n\r\nNMLS #27820\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer