Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting and reporting, which is made up primarily of loans on residential properties, as well as residential mortgage backed securities. Responsibilities include overseeing the loan portfolio, preparing monthly journal entries, reconciliations of rollforwards and reports to activity, variance analysis, and quarter and year-end financial schedules and related footnotes. This position will have an active role in the month-end close and reporting process. Strict attention to detail is critical in this role, as is meeting deadlines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare all accounting entries related to assigned areas and ensure the accuracy of accounts and balances
• Prepare monthly variance explanations for significant fluctuations of actual vs. planned results and trend analyses.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and year-end financial schedules and related footnotes with adherence to departmental deadlines
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations
• Make recommendations to improve existing processes
• Assist with special projects/requests as necessary
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Must be detail oriented with good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word
• PeopleSoft experience is a plus
• Skilled in trend analysis and explanation
• Ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Masters preferred)
• CPA preferred or in process of completion
• 2 to 4 years in Public accounting preferred