Staff Accountant - Mortgage

Lombard, IL

Full Time

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

Mid Level

Staff Accountant – Mortgage (Lombard, IL)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficient in accounting and financial management software and Microsoft Office products
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
1–3 years of related professional Accounting/Finance experience
Mortgage or financial services industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting functions for our Forward division and reports directly to the Senior Accountant – Mortgage. This position is an individual contributor role that requires strong attention to detail and organization, and offers regular exposure to divisional financial reporting as a foundation for growth within the accounting team.

Support the Senior Accountant in the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and accounting reports in accordance with GAAP
Assist in preparing components of the monthly profit and loss statements for assigned branches, under the Senior Accountant's review
Gather and organize supporting documentation for branch-level transaction questions and P&L inquiries
Assist with calculating and entering loan sale and revenue entries under supervision
Prepare daily and monthly general ledger reconciliations for assigned ledgers
Support the Senior Accountant and accounting operations team in maintaining general ledger structure and data integrity across branches
Assist with various accounting projects and ad hoc requests as needed
Identify and flag opportunities for process improvement in day-to-day accounting tasks

This is an on-site position based out of our Lombard, IL office.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 annually.

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below!

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:

Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service.
Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed.
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday)
Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan.
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K with a generous employer match
Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc.
Free Legal Services
Employee Loan Program

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