Staff Accountant - Mortgage

Description

About
CBC
Mortgage Agency

Voted as one of the top 20 places to work in Utah, and winner of Best Communication in the State of Utah. CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA) has established a record of success and growth and is looking for individuals and professionals who want to take their careers to the next level in a comfortable workplace with an environment that encourages networking and team socializing.

In addition to great perks, the position offers competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverages, short and long-term disability, 401(k)-plan retirement investment, and more benefit programs. In addition to these great benefits, we offer 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). If this is the opportunity that you've been waiting for.

ABOUT CEDAR BAND CORPORATION (The Parent Company)

We are a federally chartered tribal corporation wholly owned by the Cedar Band of Paiutes. Deeply rooted in our rich history, we provide industry-leading military and government contractor services, including construction management, technology, telecommunications, and staffing solutions, as well as mortgage industry, convenience store, and beverage distribution services to federal agencies and commercial industries. From our modest beginnings as a single IT company with one contract, we have grown to ten branded companies across the nation.

Headquartered in Cedar City, Utah, with regional offices and project sites in South Jordan, UT;
Tooele, UT;
Las Vegas, NV;
Huntsville, AL; and more locations, we employ over 100 employees, who are all committed to our vision to be an industry leader as a tribally owned business that provides world-class service. To attract and retain high-caliber employees, we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment based on open communication and honesty.

The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Loan Operations, Servicing and Secondary Marketing to ensure the accurate reporting of mortgage banking transactions. Daily duties include various operations of the Accounting Department such as accounts payable processing, wire processing, expense report processing and accounts receivable. The position also assists with the monthly close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

Onsite/In Office @ South Jordan, UT Office

$31.00 to $38.50 per hour (DOE)

Full-time, Comprehensive Benefits, Wellness Program, Mental Health Program, 401-K Plan, and more.

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals and timely payment.
• Maintain compliance with withholding requirements, including W-9 documentation and the annual Form 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Prepare bank, warehouse line, clearing account and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage cash balances at the various warehouse banks to support daily loan purchases. Support the warehouse wire team in daily funding wires.
• Maintain the employee expense reporting system and the related corporate credit card system, assuring compliance with internal expense policies and banking controls.
• Process and track invoices to our correspondent lenders.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations by preparing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience processing accounts payable and maintaining vendor records.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with mortgage banking accounting, including loan level accounting, warehouse transactions and loan servicing transactions.
• Knowledge and experience with Loan Vision or another mortgage banking accounting system preferred, including accounts payable, loan level accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse population of customers, agencies and employees both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• One to three years of related experience required.
• Mortgage banking or financial services experience required.
• Experience with general ledger systems and Microsoft Excel.

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully…