Excel Partners, Inc Hiring for Funding Accountant Job at Jericho, NY Full Time

Jericho, NY based company is looking to hire a temporary Funding Accountant
# of positions: 2

Onsite full time
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible start/end time around prime business hours

Job description:
POSITION SUMMARY

In this position your primary responsibility is the daily reconciliations of general ledger and DDA accounts for the Commercial/Consumer Loan Administration and Operations teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Job Responsibilities/Key Activities/Elements:
1. Ensure general ledger and DDA accounts are balanced and reconciled on a daily basis for all cost centers. Research and clear differences, discrepancies within appropriate time frame.
2. Compare on daily basis the trial balance report against the appointed general ledge accounts, research and adjust any differences. Responsible for reconciling mortgage payments made at the branch and allocation to the servicing system.
3. Complete the daily cash balancing of funds posted to the servicing system to ensure the payment clearing account and disbursement accounts are being cleared correctly. Work with the Commercial/Consumer Loan Servicing, Real Estate Administration and other departments within the Bank to clear reconciling items.
4. Ensure that the Good Faith, Loans in Process and Mortgage Fee Suspense accounts are cleared on a timely basis. Responsible for the research & submission of invoices/bills to Accounts Payable for appraisals, environmental and Phase 1 fees.
5. Assist in the accurate wiring of funds for loan closing, advance on Lines of Credit, Construction advances and tax payments.
6. Handle the processing of all cash transaction to the loan servicing system, including but on limited to payment posting and payoff posting
7. Assisting department leadership in drafting and implementing new procedures. Perform additional accountabilities as required.
8. Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.

EXPERIENCE
For this position you will need, 5-7 years’ experience in Mortgage Accounting and/or Investor Reporting preferred

SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED EDUCATION & SKILLS
1. Candidates with advanced degrees (Associates, Bachelor’s, and/or Master’s) preferred, yet a High School diploma or GED is required. Candidates with some combination of coursework and experience, or else extensive related professional experience, are eligible for consideration
2. Knowledge of mortgage servicing system preferred
3. Strong working knowledge of general ledger processing.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
6. Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
7. Excellent decision-making skills.
8. Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
9. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite and certifications as applicable to the position.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
– START DATE ASAP!!!!
– Opportunity for extension or conversion to FTE? Yes, this is the intention for both positions.
– Multitask, detail oriented, general understanding of lending and accounting.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jericho, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location