What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Accountant-GL position at Vanderbilt Mortgage?
Position Title: Intermediate Accountant - GL (Non – LO – No Consumer Contact)
Department: Accounting & Finance Job Status: Full Time/Salary
Reports to: Accounting Supervisor- GL Amount of Travel: None
Pay: The expected hiring range for this position is from $64,400 to $80,500 plus additional bonus opportunity. The stated hiring range is based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Final compensation decisions will take into account a variety of considerations, including individual skills, internal equity, and organizational needs.
Application Window Expected to Close: May 28th, 2025.
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. (VMF) was established in 1974 and currently services over 150,000 loans. Our strength as an organization is rooted in the quality of our people and products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Furthermore, we are financially strong, with a reputation for leading the industry with unsurpassed products, a broad range of services, and a coast-to-coast presence. We are professionally strong, from entry level to more experienced positions, we are actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. As a member of our team, we will equip you for success. You will enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work-life balance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Intermediate Accountant - GL collaborates with team members and other departments daily to review and reconcile General Ledger accounts for VMF. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor – GL and performs monthly and quarterly tasks, including journal entries to accurately monitor accounts for the month-end close process. The Intermediate Accountant – GL is responsible for researching discrepancies while also serving as the point of contact for Staff Accountants’ questions. This position supports modernizing current accounting processes and is expected to have a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
JOB FUNCTIONS
Preparing Daily Reconciliations and Researching Identified Outages
- Prepares advanced trial balance reconciliations by generating queries from Sequel ViewPoint and Oracle.
- Verifies query results match with General Ledger.
- Collaborates with departments to research and offer solutions to discrepancies.
- Prepares journal entries to correct discrepancies.
Monthly Close Tasks
- Executes various high-risk end of month reports and financial analysis.
- Completes tasks in the order of an assigned timeline.
- Updates queries and formats data as necessary.
- Assumes responsibility for final iteration.
- Prepares files used by Clayton Corporate.
- Develops reports and deliverables for management and communicates with stakeholders.
Monitoring and reconciling payable and receivable accounts weekly
- Maintains assigned scheduled moderately complex accounts.
- Formats and sends aged copies of scheduled accounts to departments inside and outside of Accounting.
- Researches and makes journal entries to clear fees and funds.
Preparation of Quarterly Presentations
- Evaluates fluctuations and notates reasons for changes in General Ledger accounts.
- Tracks payable and receivable accounts for loan fees and funds.
- Presents researched information to management.
Training and Development
- Trains Staff Accountants on primary responsibilities.
- Serves as first level of review for Staff Accountants’ work to identify and discuss areas of improvement.
- Completes Vanderbilt assigned training courses to support a working knowledge of business practices.
- Maintains moderately advanced knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance required.
- 2-4 years’ experience in Accounting or related field required.
- Querying skills, knowledge of Sequel ViewPoint, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), AS400, Accounting related Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system a plus.
- Experience with Excel, including its formulas and advanced features.
- Experience with regulations regarding loan servicing a plus.
- Ability to maintain an excellent understanding of VMF policies and procedures.
- Open to receive and implement feedback.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Capable of dealing with changes that can and will occur periodically.
- Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.
- Motivated and self-starter.
- Good sense of urgency and follow up.
- Ability to manage multiple and/or conflicting responsibilities.
- Quality minded.
- Ability to logically understand query definitions and analyze data effectively and efficiently.
- Drive to take on more complex reconciliations that require a higher level of problem solving.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.
- Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
- Will be operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Must be comfortable with various forms of communication including but not limited to email, Teams, over the phone, and Zoom.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information at all times.
- Will work in a state-of-the-art indoor temperature controlled, sealed window office environment.
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental Plan with Prescription Coverage and Vision
- Competitive benefits including 401(K) includes 100% company match of the first 4%
- Paid time off days (PTO), maternity/paternity leave, and holidays
- Community involvement including Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO)
- Tuition Assistance for your first degree
- Enjoy coming “home” to our brand new, state-of-the-art Home Office equipped with onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball courts, ping-pong, disc golf course, and onsite restaurant
- Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being
- Collaborative and energetic work environment
- Professional development and promotional opportunities
- Competitive bonus programs
Here are some more reasons to choose Vanderbilt Mortgage!
- A Berkshire Hathaway Company – an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth
- Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. provides competitive 401(k) programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
- Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. is a subsidiary of Clayton of which is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
- As part of Vanderbilt Mortgage’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, VMF is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
- At VMF, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
- Our newly renovated Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga/barre studio, volleyball, and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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