Staff Accountant
Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing detailed and accurate financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial statements. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, proven senior accounting skills and willingness to mentor junior team members are crucial to the success of this role.
Responsibilities:
- Supports the loan accounting operations by performing daily reconciliation and monitoring activities.
- Assists in accounting for a variety of mortgage loan transaction types, including origination, servicing and sale of mortgage loans.
- Gathers and analyzes loan-level details from a variety of systems and assists more senior personnel with loan-level analyses.
- Assists in the journal entry processes related to these transactions, automated through Origination and Servicing systems – participates in driving further automation as needed.
- Utilizes advanced analytical skills to analyze accounting reports, general ledgers, and perform value-added fluctuation analyses.
- Works with our business partners in Operations and Servicing to resolve issues and build efficiencies.
- Responds to complex accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Mentors and provides guidance to more junior level accountants. Reviews and analyzes work as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline preferred and a minimum of five (5) + years’ experience working in a similar field.
- Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
- Big 4 accounting experience is preferred.
- Licensed CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Why work for #teamloanDepot:
- Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
- Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
- Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
- Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
- Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest non-bank retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $26.44 and $36.30/hr. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.