Mortgage Accountant I

INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Program

401k Profit Sharing Program

Supplemental Benefit Programs such as:

Sick Leave

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IBC Bank in the United States is seeking a Mortgage Accountant I to handle clerical duties in the Mortgage Accounting department, including invoices processing, posting payments, and reconciling ledgers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely completion of daily transactions, and coordination with accounts payable and auditors. The position is in-office and offers opportunities to grow within a customer-focused financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Must understand accounting procedures and office measurements.
• Proficient in Excel and Word for daily tasks.
• Able to research inquiries from management and auditors.
• Capable of multitasking under deadlines.
• Strong communication with internal teams.
• Physical ability to lift 20 pounds and stand/walk as needed.

Responsibilities

• Balance daily transactions and resolve exceptions timely.
• Prepare and post accounting entries to general ledger.
• Balance general ledgers with subsidiary records and resolve exceptions.
• Review and approve daily wire requests.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of mortgage accounts.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounts Payable on mortgage invoices.
• Liaise to Vendors for W-9 requests.
• Research requests from management, auditors, customers, or staff.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting procedures

Excel

Word

Research & critical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of college preferred

College degree or 3+ years related accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

IBC Bank successes are the result of an aggressive and innovative attitude. The Bank's "We Do More" philosophy reflects its dedication to the growth and success of its employees, customers and communities. IBC bank hires talented, creative and dedicated individuals to help our business succeed. We are a company that values leadership, community engagement and relationship building that leads to a culture of excellence. We are currently seeking to fill positions across all business segments. IBC's focus is to be customer centric and strive to provide excellent customer experience.

Time Type: Full time. This is an in-office position.

Department: 1060 Mortgage Accounting Operations

Job Summary

• Mortgage Accountant I is responsible for clerical duties assigned in accordance with office procedures of the Mortgage Accounting department such as scanning and processing invoices, posting payments, preparing general ledger tickets, reconciling of general ledgers, posting journal entries, and organizing invoices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Balancing of various daily transactions processed by branches and departments and resolve exceptions timely and accurately.
• Prepare and post various accounting entries to appropriate general ledger and/or accounts required to perform daily accounting duties.
• Balancing of various general ledgers accounts with subsidiary records and resolving exceptions timely and accurately.
• Review and approval of daily Wire requests.
• Monthly Reconciliations of various mortgage accounts.
• Reviewer and facilitator of all mortgage related Invoices to Corporate Accounts Payable Dept.
• Liaison to Vendors for W-9 requests and Corporate Accounts Payable Dept.
• Perform research requested by management, auditors, customers and/or other employees timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned timely and accurately.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand, and interpret accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to research independently and think critically.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Stand or sit for more than an hour.
• Use computers and monitors for up to four hours at a time.
• Tolerate general office distractions, including fluorescent lighting, for up to 9 straight hours.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of college preferred.
• College degree required OR 3 yrs. related experience in accounting, mortgage, or financial services.

IBC Bank was founded in 1966 to meet the needs of small businesses in Laredo, Texas. The bank's success is a result of an aggressive and innovative attitude. The Bank's "We Do More" philosophy reflects it's dedication to the growth and success of it's employees, customers and communities. Our commitment to "Do More" for the communities we serve permeates our company from top down. The success of IBC and it's 50 consecutive years of growth and profitability are due to strong leadership, customer centric business philosophy and our motto of "Doing More" in our communities.

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Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Program
• 401k Profit Sharing Program
• Supplemental Benefit Programs such as: Vision, Dental, Disability Tuition Assistance Program
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays