Accounting Manager

Who we are

Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (SMS) is Americas 4th-largest third-party mortgage servicing company. What is mortgage servicing? Our clients are businesses that own mortgage loans (such as banks and real estate investment firms); on their behalf, we manage (or "service") their loan portfolios: We collect homeowners mortgage payments, pay homeowners tax and insurance bills, and help homeowners in default to get current.

Summary:

The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the company. In addition this person should supervisor other accounting personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Performs oversight and management of mortgage accounting department staff and ensures the accounting is performed in accordance with GAAP and company policy
• Ensure loan servicing accounting system is accurately maintained and reported on a timely basis
• Responsible for the preparation and review of period reporting including regulatory reports, and management reports and schedules
• Reviews and approves journal entries, reconciliations, and period end financial results
• Maintain fixed asset records
• Performs accounting for certain subjective accounts and performs roll-forwards and flux analysis
• Review all expenses for potential savings
• Supervise accounting department of 3-4 who are responsible for performing accounting related loan servicing various accounting personnel
• Applies superior decision making techniques pertaining to inquiries, approvals and requests as they apply to existing policies and procedures
• Be actively involved and follow the companys Quality Management process by continuous improvement of processes directed toward reducing cost, and increasing customer satisfaction
• Process employee expense reports to be paid on a bimonthly basis
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experience in managing the General Ledger, prefer someone who has managed or participated in a GL conversion or upgrade project
• Strong analytical skills and ability to read analyze and interpret financial statements and data
• Experience with ILS/Servicing Director and Microsoft Dynamics a definite plus
• Good communication skills
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience with recent mortgage industry experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good organizational skills

Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree; Accounting or Finance degree preferred