Staff Accountant - Mortgage

mutualmortgage; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Paid sick time

9 paid holidays

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Life insurance

Employee loan program

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is seeking a Staff Accountant – Mortgage in Lombard, IL to support accounting functions for the Forward division. You will assist with journal entries, monthly P&L components, and GL reconciliations while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role offers growth potential within the accounting team and requires strong attention to detail. The position is on-site at the Lombard office with a salary range of $60,000–$75,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficient in accounting and financial management software and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 1–3 years of related professional Accounting/Finance experience.
• Mortgage or financial services industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Accountant in the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and accounting reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in preparing components of the monthly profit and loss statements for assigned branches, under the Senior Accountant's review.
• Gather and organize supporting documentation for branch-level transaction questions and P&L inquiries.
• Assist with calculating and entering loan sale and revenue entries under supervision.
• Prepare daily and monthly general ledger reconciliations for assigned ledgers.
• Support the Senior Accountant and accounting operations team in maintaining general ledger structure and data integrity across branches.
• Assist with various accounting projects and ad hoc requests as needed.
• Identify and flag opportunities for process improvement in day-to-day accounting tasks.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

1–3 years experience

Mortgage/financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant – Mortgage (Lombard, IL)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficient in accounting and financial management software and Microsoft Office products
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 1–3 years of related professional Accounting/Finance experience
• Mortgage or financial services industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting functions for our Forward division and reports directly to the Senior Accountant – Mortgage. This position is an individual contributor role that requires strong attention to detail and organization, and offers regular exposure to divisional financial reporting as a foundation for growth within the accounting team.

• Support the Senior Accountant in the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and accounting reports in accordance with GAAP
• Assist in preparing components of the monthly profit and loss statements for assigned branches, under the Senior Accountant's review
• Gather and organize supporting documentation for branch-level transaction questions and P&L inquiries
• Assist with calculating and entering loan sale and revenue entries under supervision
• Prepare daily and monthly general ledger reconciliations for assigned ledgers
• Support the Senior Accountant and accounting operations team in maintaining general ledger structure and data integrity across branches
• Assist with various accounting projects and ad hoc requests as needed
• Identify and flag opportunities for process improvement in day-to-day accounting tasks

This is an on-site position based out of our Lombard, IL office.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 annually.

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed.
• 9Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday)
• Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan.
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with a generous employer match
• Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc.
• Free Legal Services
• Employee Loan Program