Mortgage Servicing Accounting Clerk

FiStaff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FiStaff is seeking a detail-oriented Mortgage Servicing Accounting Clerk in Houston, TX to support loan payment processing, reconciling accounts, escrow disbursements, and reporting in a professional lending environment.

You will handle posting accuracy, system-based reconciliations, and responsive member service, contributing to timely financial operations and regulatory compliance in a growing mortgage servicing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortgage servicing or loan accounting operations.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and research discrepancies.
• Familiarity with servicing systems like Symitar or FICS.

Responsibilities

• Track, apply, and verify loan payments for accurate posting.
• Reconcile loan accounts, escrow balances, and GL entries.
• Process SBA loan payments and ensure proper GL posting.
• Prepare monthly servicing and accounting reports.
• Research discrepancies and assist with reconciliations.
• Handle escrow overages, refunds, and mortgage payments.
• Prepare lien releases for paid-off loans.
• Set up new loan files and maintain records.
• Answer servicing calls and servicing-related emails professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mortgage servicing knowledge

Financial operations

Tools

Symitar

FICS

Job description

Mortgage Servicing Accounting Clerk Houston, TX | Full-time | Mortgage Servicing / Loan Accounting

Take the Next Step in Your Career With Us! Are you detail-driven and ready to grow your career in mortgage servicing and loan accounting? We’re hiring a Mortgage Servicing Accounting Clerk to support loan payment processing, account reconciliation, escrow disbursements, reporting, and member service. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys accuracy, organization, and working with financial data in a professional lending environment.

Why Work With Us:

• Build valuable experience in mortgage servicing, loan accounting, and financial operations
• Work in a detail-focused team environment where accuracy and reliability matter
• Gain hands-on exposure to loan servicing systems, escrow processing, and GL reconciliation

What You'll Do:

• Track, apply, and verify loan payments to ensure accurate posting and allocation
• Reconcile loan accounts, escrow balances, participation loan balances, and general ledger entries
• Process SBA loan payments and ensure proper GL posting
• Prepare and distribute monthly servicing and accounting reports
• Research discrepancies, investigate variances, and assist with account reconciliations
• Process escrow overages, refunds, insurance claim payments, mortgage payments, and loan payoffs
• Prepare lien releases for paid-off loans using mortgage servicing systems such as Symitar and FICS
• Set up new loan files, image loan documents, and maintain physical and digital loan records
• Answer mortgage servicing calls and respond to servicing-related emails professionally

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Knowledge of mortgage servicing, loan accounting, or financial operations
• Experience with servicing systems such as Symitar or FICS preferred
• Ability to reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and solve problems
• Strong organization, time management, and documentation skills
• Clear communication skills and a customer-service mindset

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.