Staff Accountant at Guild Mortgage Company LLC in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the home owner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s Accounting functions.  The role is primarily responsible, under general supervision, for performing all branch accounting processes and P & L tasks assigned; as well as, assisting with calculating monthly incentive compensation and bonus payments for assigned regions.

Essential Functions

• Process recurring and one-time monthly close tasks such as journal entries, adjustments, reporting, account reconciliations and other basic accounting tasks for branches and corporate departments.


• Analyze variances for monthly P&L’s for branches at assigned regions.


• Research and respond to branch managers’ inquiries for assigned regions.


• Train branch managers and other branch employees on the Loan Vision Branch Portal.


• Prepare Monthly Regional Override and Bonus Memos.


• Review Monthly Branch Manager and Sales Manager Override Bonus Memos.


• Assist with all aspects of compensation as it relates to assigned regions for branch/district/regional managers, including: calculation, research, interpreting contracts, communication, accounting, and reconciliation.


• Prepare miscellaneous reporting for management.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience required; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.


• Thorough understanding of accounting including but not limited to: prepaid, accruals, income statement accounts, balance sheet accounts, intercompany accounts, consolidation, reconciliations and general ledger.


• Preferred experience includes mortgage industry experience, sales compensation experience, Loan Vision software, advanced MS Excel including pivot tables and V-Lookups. Ability to read and interpret compensation contracts.


• Possess attention to detail; as well as, a quick learner who can adapt to a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.


• Time management, organization, analytical and multi-tasking skills required, with the ability to handle tight deadlines.


• Excellent research and problem-solving skills and ability to propose solutions to problems.


• High level of integrity and ethical behavior.

Supervision

Travel:  0%

Requirements

• Physical: Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.


• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.


• Audio/Visual: Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.


• Environmental:  Office environment – no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.

Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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