Wire Specialist (Remote)

inspiracareers; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiracareers is seeking a Wire Specialist to support the Accruit Finance and Operations team in Denver. You will open client accounts, apply incoming funds, and initiate outgoing wires while ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliations, working with multiple banks, and serving as a back-up wire approver. A finance or accounting background with real estate/1031 exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Finance, Banking, Accounting or similar industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Real estate experience and familiarity with 1031 exchanges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open new client accounts (30+ daily) and close accounts.
• Apply incoming wired funds to client accounts and follow up on unapplied funds.
• Initiate outgoing wires and ensure accurate information.
• Serve as back-up wire disbursement approver and assist with reconciliations.
• Collaborate with banking partners and perform daily master reconciliations.
• Record client fees and assist with client questions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficient

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

2+ years in Finance/Banking/Accounting

Real estate / 1031 exchanges experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Lookup functions

Job description

The Wire Specialist will report to the Controller, 1031 Exchanges in the Accruit Finance and Operations department. This role is responsible for opening customer accounts, applying incoming funds, initiating outgoing wires, serving as a backup wire approver, and assisting with daily master reconciliations, to ensure adherence to department policies and procedures.

• Responsible for opening new client accounts (30+ a day) and closing accounts.
• Apply incoming wired funds to customer accounts and follow up on any unapplied funds in a timely manner.
• Assist in confirmation of wiring instructions.
• Initiate wire disbursements (30+ wires a day) and ensure all outgoing wires are accurate and include appropriate information. Individual wires can be +$50M.
• Serve as a back-up approver for wire disbursements for wires set up by other team members.
• Prepare outgoing checks for signature.
• Work closely with banking partners (5 banks currently) when issues arise on the banking side.
• Perform daily master bank reconciliations and end of day balance reporting as needed.
• Assist in the development and adherence of policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the disbursement process.
• Assist in pulling client fees from client bank accounts.
• Assist with client questions and preparing back-up support as needed.
• Working closely with the Operations team to ensure funds are applied and accounted for appropriately.
• Performing additional tasks or responsibilities as needed by the company.

Education & Experience

• 2 years of experience in Finance, Banking, Accounting, or similar industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Real estate experience and familiarity with 1031 exchanges is a plus.
• Experience with the wiring of funds, including confirmation of wiring instruction is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Company Values: Creative, Collaborative, Competitive, Curious
• Highly ethical
• Comfortable not knowing answers, but resourceful and able to resolve issues
• Open to receiving and providing feedback
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Confident
• Flexible and adaptable
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• For Hybrid (Colorado) must be able to work effectively and efficiently out of the office (from home or alternative location) 2-3 days a week.
• Able to record, analyze and interpret data.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Must be proficient with functions such as filtering, sorting, creating pivot tables, using lookup functions and other functions used to compare and analyze data.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to demonstrate and hold others accountable for organizational values.

Other Requirements

• Start time is no later than 7:30am MT.
• For Hybrid schedule, being in office 1-2 days a week (Denver, CO) to coincide with the Finance team or Remote
• Minimal travel is expected with this position.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer