Servicing Accountant Assistant

Description

Basic Description:

The Servicing Accountant Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Servicing Accountant in all aspects related to mortgage loan servicing, including investor remittances, custodial account reconciliations, servicing transfers and escrow accounting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with investor guidelines, accurate reporting and timely remittance activity. This position works closely with the Servicing, Treasury and Accounting teams to support internal controls and financial integrity across all servicing transactions.

This is an in-office role with hybrid opportunity after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Senior Servicing Accountant in all aspects of their role.
• Support servicing transfers including GL setup, trial balance mapping, and validation.
• Assist in reconciling custodial bank accounts and ensure proper balancing and resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end close tasks related to loan servicing including journal entries and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation related to servicing.
• Assist as needed throughout the Servicing Accounting department.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• General accounting background preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required.
• Strong excel and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with MSP or similar servicing systems and investor reporting platforms preferred but not required.
• Competencies/Other Skills:
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to research and resolve complex accounting and data discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines.