Senior Accountant, Lending

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review and ensure billing statements prepared by the Servicer are accurate and verify prompt receipt of payments
• Communicate with Servicing for discrepancies and work with Portfolio Management on the management of assets
• 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 to Plan and Prior Period, as used in our Flash meetings
• Prepare quarterly and year-end financial schedules and related footnotes with strict adherence to departmental deadlines
• Assist with the annual budgeting process (if needed)
• Make recommendations to improve existing processes
• Assist with special projects/requests as necessary
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong analytical and ability to work on exception basis
• Must be detail oriented with good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word
• PeopleSoft experience is a plus
• Skilled in the analysis and explanation of variances and the ability to dig in to the details to understand financial transactions
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Masters preferred)
• Must be a CPA or in process of completion
• Must have 2 to 4 years mix of National Public Accounting Firm and industry