Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Stamford, CT
Work Model: In-office (on-site)
Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000 base salary (DOE)
Overview
In-office role supporting accounting operations for a mortgage banking business.
Reports to the Controller and partners with internal teams and external partners.
Focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, cash reporting, commission reconciliation, monthly close support, and audit/regulatory requests.
Responsibilities
Process journal entries for various financial transactions and loan-related activities.
Perform monthly account reconciliations and roll-forward procedures to ensure financial accuracy.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Support the Controller with improving financial reporting and completing monthly close processes.
Assist with consolidating financials with the parent company on a monthly basis.
Support auditing of year-end financial statements and the 401(k) plan.
Help fulfill regulator audit requests by gathering documentation and support schedules.
Reconcile commission applications to the loan origination system (LOS) and track commission advances.
Prepare and manage the daily cash report and daily cash reconciliation.
Support ad-hoc accounting and financial projects based on business needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
2–4 years of accounting experience; mortgage banking experience required.
Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
Proficiency in Excel, including experience with formulas.
Experience with Advantage Systems, Accounting for Mortgage Bankers (AMB), nCino (Compensafe), and Encompass LOS software.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Effective communication and organizational skills.