Mortgage Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable SpecialistPosition Summary
We are seeking a detail oriented Mortgage Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role will focus primarily on accounts payable, vendor management, invoice coding, payment processing, and basic accounting support.
We utilize an outside accounting firm for higher level accounting functions and have a separate Payroll / HR Clerk, so this position is best suited for someone with strong accounts payable experience, good organization, and the ability to keep vendor payments, records, and deadlines on track.
Mortgage industry experience is preferred, especially experience with Loan Vision or mortgage accounting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
- Code invoices to the correct general ledger accounts
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Process check payments, ACH payments, and wire payments
- Track recurring bills and payment deadlines
- Set up and maintain vendor records
- Assist with month end reconciliations
- Work with multiple branches to ensure expenses are coded and recorded properly
- Review accounts payable activity for accuracy and completeness
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve processes
- Communicate with vendors and internal team members regarding invoices, payments, and account questions
- Support the outside accounting firm with requested documentation and reports
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Loan Vision or mortgage accounting
- Accounts payable experience
- Vendor statement reconciliation experience
- Experience processing checks, ACH payments, and wires
- Experience coding invoices to general ledger accounts
- Experience working with multiple branch locations
- Excel experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and follow up skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and recurring payment schedules
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and dependable. This person should be comfortable handling accounts payable responsibilities, following established processes, and helping improve internal accounting workflows where possible.
This role does not require someone to manage the full accounting function, payroll, or HR. The primary need is someone who can take ownership of accounts payable, vendor records, invoice coding, payment processing, and related accounting support.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
