About the role

Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for custodial accounts in investor accounting. Collaborate with internal teams and assist in audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly cashbook and test of expected reconciliations for various investor custodial accounts, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and Private portfolios.
Review reconciliations performed by Investor Accounting Analyst and Investor Accounting Analyst II.
Researches and resolves loan and account variances and clears accounts in accordance with investor and regulatory guidelines.
Works with Investor Reporting team members to resolve items within the investors' accounts.
Maintains and follows procedures and controls within the monthly process.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Heavy use of Microsoft excel for data analysis and reporting.
Attention to detail and strong organization skills important.
Investigate, reconcile, and provide timely resolution to all investor issues and reconciliation exceptions.
Research operational, reporting, or data issues and present solutions or process improvements to management.
Develops and enhances operational procedures.
Possesses an understanding of pooling and servicing agreements / GSE Servicing Guides.
Handle ad-hoc reporting or research as directed by management.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
5+ years of Mortgage Servicing experience, 2+years prior Investor Accounting experience required.
Knowledge of the GSE bank reconciliation process for test of expected cash, pool to security balancing, and clearing account balance.
Advanced MS Excel experience required.
Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint.
SQL or other database reporting experience preferred.
Servicing Director knowledge a plus.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
Strong communication skills to interact with Senior Management and other business units.
Working understanding of operational risks and related controls.
Strong organizational and time management skills necessary.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities as appropriate to meet reporting deadlines and maintain reporting accuracy and analysis abilities with strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions