We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's team in Columbia. In this role, you will handle critical financial processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across mortgage, accounting, and finance departments. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post daily journal entries for mortgage transactions with accuracy.• Reconcile accounts such as loans in process, held-for-sale accounts, receivables, and clearing accounts.• Monitor account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Process wire transfers for customer payments and payoffs to designated servicers.• Conduct monthly analyses, including mortgage gain on sale evaluations and portfolio principal and interest recording.• Calculate and prepare entries related to mortgage cost of funds and other financial metrics.• Complete monthly reconciliations in a timely manner and ensure compliance with accounting standards.• Assist with quarterly tasks such as reconciling goodwill accounts and servicing fee receivable accounts.• Support year-end reviews by balancing general ledger accounts and resolving exceptions.• Review and finalize prepaid accounts, construction-in-progress, and project billings before year-end deadlines.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field. • Proven expertise in preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts. • Familiarity with accounting practices specific to mortgage banking. • Proficient in financial analysis and reporting processes. • Strong command of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and documentation. • Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across departments.

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Lexington, SC
onsite
Permanent
50000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's team in Columbia. In this role, you will handle critical financial processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across mortgage, accounting, and finance departments. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post daily journal entries for mortgage transactions with accuracy.• Reconcile accounts such as loans in process, held-for-sale accounts, receivables, and clearing accounts.• Monitor account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Process wire transfers for customer payments and payoffs to designated servicers.• Conduct monthly analyses, including mortgage gain on sale evaluations and portfolio principal and interest recording.• Calculate and prepare entries related to mortgage cost of funds and other financial metrics.• Complete monthly reconciliations in a timely manner and ensure compliance with accounting standards.• Assist with quarterly tasks such as reconciling goodwill accounts and servicing fee receivable accounts.• Support year-end reviews by balancing general ledger accounts and resolving exceptions.• Review and finalize prepaid accounts, construction-in-progress, and project billings before year-end deadlines.
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