Loan Accounting Analyst – Hybrid Role

Jobvite, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness program

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

loanDepot in Irvine, CA is seeking a Staff Loan Accountant to support the Loan Accounting team by recording, reconciling and analyzing loan-related transactions, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting. The role collaborates with Operations and Accounting leadership, contributes to monthly closes and helps implement process improvements.

Hybrid position requiring two days on-site in Irvine, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting experience; mortgage or loan accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn new accounting systems quickly.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, record and analyze loan accounting transactions, such as loan fundings, payoffs and borrower refunds.
• Maintain loan accounting schedules and support the monthly close, including preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger.
• Record warehouse line activity, including advances, paydowns and interest. Reconcile warehouse balances to lender statements and research and resolve any differences.
• Reconcile balance sheet and trust accounts. Research and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Make sure loan-related activity follows trust account rules, company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Work with Operations so that borrower refunds and other open items are resolved accurately and on time.
• Pull data from the general ledger and related systems to prepare reports and spreadsheet analyses for management.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting transaction data.
• Find and help put in place process improvements that make the work more efficient and strengthen controls.
• Support audit requests, special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

loanDepot in Irvine, CA is seeking a Staff Loan Accountant to support the Loan Accounting team by recording, reconciling and analyzing loan-related transactions, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting. The role collaborates with Operations and Accounting leadership, contributes to monthly closes and helps implement process improvements.

Hybrid position requiring two days on-site in Irvine, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and