Accountant Job Available in Las Vegas Nevada

Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in ensuring programs are in compliance with U.S. Treasury Department and all other rules and regulations as required.
• Supervises accounting clerk(s) as directed, to include assisting with training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employee(s); communicating job expectations; assisting with planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assists in monthly financial close process and related working papers and/or financial statements as directed by the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer
• Ensures all transactions are entered in a timely and accurately, and that all appropriate documentation is maintained and organized.
• Monitors bank balances and accounts payable to ensure wires, ACH and checks never exceed amount of funds available.
• Maintains appropriate segregation of duties in accordance with U.S. GAAP for proper internal controls.
• Performs analyses and special projects as assigned and directed by the CEO/COO, the Controller, and/or the Chief Financial Officer.
• Reviews revenue/expenditure requests of various departments and makes recommendations based on program objectives and requirements.
• Assists in preparation of operating and administrative budgets, monitoring of budgets, and making period reports on revenues and expenditures.
• Prepares reports, memoranda, and correspondence as directed.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, accounting reports, accounting produced documents (ie. 1099 & 1098 forms), accounting procedures, and services.
• Other projects or efforts as assigned or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience or similar credentials

• Experience within mortgage originations or loan servicing systems preferred

• Project management experience preferred

• Utilizes a high degree of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in analyzing, evaluating, and improving the effectiveness of the operations

• Attention to detail and results orientated

• Ability to interact with credibility and impact at senior levels

• Excellent communication skills; must be able to manage individuals and tasks effectively while also remaining a persuasive member of the team and interacting with upper management

• Able to identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions associated with projects

• Strong planning, organizational skills and time management skills

• Experience with change management processes

Pay: $25-$28/hr Could go higher depending on experience and could also turn into a D/H

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