Staff Accountant - Loan Accounting
Walker & Dunlop

Bethesda, Maryland

Posted in Real Estate and Property


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Job Info


Department:
Accounting

Ready to bring your whole self to work every day? At Walker & Dunlop, we didn't get to where we are by hiring ordinary individuals. We got here by hiring the exceptional! WD is looking for individuals who are caring, collaborative, driven, insightful, and tenacious to join our team!

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Operations team in various aspects. The Company is growing at a rapid pace and the loan accounting team is continuing to evolve to meet the needs of the Company. This Staff Accountant will assist day-to-day operations. This may include assisting with cash accounting, supporting the Company's commissions process, and the preparation and recording of loan accounting journal entries.

What you will be doing:

  • Using Cashpro Accelerate or Kyriba to upload cash flow related journal entries into the general ledger
  • Performing the accounting for the complete loan processing cycle which includes:
    • Calculating mortgage servicing rights according to the Company's model
    • Recording journal entries for the loan activity at rate lock, loan closing, and loan sell/book entry date
  • Calculating commissions according to employee agreements.
    • Calculating the monthly accrual for commissions payable
    • Preparing monthly commission schedules for salespeople for their commission payouts
  • Performing monthly close activities, including recording of journal entries, account reconciliations, analytical analysis, and variance review
  • Assisting the loan accounting team to identify and implement process improvements
  • Assisting with system implementations as needed
  • Supporting the loan accounting team's general accounting duties as needed
  • Communicating and problem-solving daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
  • Other skills related to building a career in accounting and finance!


The education and experience we are looking for:
  • BS/BA in accounting or finance
  • 2 plus years of accounting experience


What skills you should have:
  • Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
  • Must have strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Requires strong communication skills, written and oral, through various levels of the organization
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented, works effectively and efficiently
  • Highly skilled in various aspects of Excel
  • Proficient with other Microsoft Office products
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP or other general ledger systems a plus
  • Takes initiative, maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving, committed to ensuring accounting best practices are in place, and regularly goes above and beyond role
  • Ability to meet key deadlines and multitask
  • Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
  • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders


Still reading? Then we think you should apply!

EEO Statement
Walker & Dunlop is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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