General Accounting Manager

PennyMac Corp.; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Paid Time Off Programs includingvac...

Wellness Programs, Employee Reward/On

Retirement benefits, life insurance,

Philanthropy Programs including giving

Job summary

Pennymac, a leading mortgage financial services firm, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee general accounting operations, maintain ledger integrity, monitor monthly closings, and support year-end consolidation. You will manage the closing calendar, reconcile accounts, develop accounting policies, identify process improvements, and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley controls are robust.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 7+ years of experience, and advanced Excel/Word skills are required; general ledger

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; general ledger systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain closing calendar and company chart of accounts
• Monitor account reconciliation status
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for accounting process efficiencies including technology solutions
• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including analysis and adjustment of accruals and analysis and recording of non-standard transactions
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

SOX knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

General ledger software

Excel

Word

Job description

PENNYMAC

Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.

At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

A Typical Day

The General Accounting Manager is responsible for oversight of general accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, monitoring of the monthly closing process and completion of the monthly consolidation process. As the Accounting Manager, you will maintain general ledger integrity, including processing and balancing of general ledger data, and processing of year-end.

• Maintain closing calendar and company chart of accounts
• Monitor account reconciliation status
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for accounting process efficiencies including technology solutions
• Perform general accounting responsibilities, including analysis and adjustment of accruals and analysis and recording of non-standard transactions
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in general ledger software and related modules
• Ability to use general ledger software for purposes of posting transactions, querying account activity and producing general ledger-based reports
• Awareness of control responsibilities and requirements relating to financial reporting in order to meet the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word

Why You Should Join

As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.

Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

Benefits That Bring It Home:

Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits

For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information

Compensation:

Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

• Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
• Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
• Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.

Salary

$75,000 - $130,000

Work Model

OFFICE