Staff Accountant – Expense Position Available In Blount, Tennessee

Staff Accountant

• Expense
  locations
  Maryville, TN
  time type
  Full time
  posted on
  Posted 2 Days Ago
  job requisition id

JR120888

Position Title:

Staff Accountant

• Expense (Non
• LO•No Consumer )

Department:

Accounting & Finance Job Status:

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Full-Time/Salary
s to:

Treasury Supervisor Amount of Travel:

None
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. (VMF) was established in 1974 and currently services over 150,000 loans. Our strength as ananization is rooted in the quality of our people and products. We are an equal opportunity employermitted 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 Staff Accountant

• Expense provides the Treasury Department with Accounting assistance for VMF’s monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

This position reports to the Treasury Supervisor and monitors treasury processes, researches discrepancies, and supports special projects aimed at process improvement and automation across the department. The Staff Accountant is responsible for account reconciliations for Uncashed Checks, Cash Clearing, Accounts Payable (AP) Clearing and Escrow Liabilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

General Ledger Monitoring and Reconciliation
Reconciles and monitors Cash Clearing and AP Clearing General Ledger (GL) to ensure payments processed for VMF and Silverton Mortgage align with the primary financial institution, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and the general ledger.
Reviews uncashed checks from VMF’s primary financial institution reporting, negotiable items in ERP system, Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, Positive Pay, voided items, and paid items.
Compiles Uncashed Check for Silverton Mortgage and VMF Departments to review, ensuring it reconciles with the bank’s negotiable items and the Cash Clearing GL activity. Reviews department actions taken on aged checks and creates reporting for upper management.
Identifies any items needing review for Escheatment and ensures appropriate action is taken by the department.
Reconciles and monitors AP Clearing general ledger to ensure AP items have cleared and no discrepancies need to be reclassed.
Reviews and reconciles escrow funds for VMF & Silverton loans to ensure funds set aside in escrow accounts match the liabilities owed, providing accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
Identifies and addresses any variances in escrow funds, implementing corrective measures as necessary.
Projects and Ad Hoc Analyses
Develops and refines queries, manipulates data to required formats, and identifies process enhancements, while also undertaking special projects to fulfill senior management requirements.
Manages multiple accounting initiatives concurrently, while fulfilling routine responsibilities with precision.
Provides support in implementing newpany processes and systems, ensuring smooth transitions and effective integration through various VMF departments.
Supports Treasury operations by aiding in cash management, wire transfers, and financial reporting tasks, as needed.
Collects prior year’s origination expenses from numerous departments.
Consolidates origination expense data to propose amounts for the next fiscal year.
Analyzes year-over-year changes and provides detailed explanations for cost fluctuations.
Coordinates and leads meetings with the Assistant Controller and Controller for review and approval.
Expense Analysis and Close Tasks
Collaborates on all accounting aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including financial analysis and the creation of reporting schedules.
Supports Salaries, General, & Administrative (SG&A) Accountant with journal entries for monthly accruals and accrual releases including but not limited to, team members’ expense reports, credit cards, bond billing, legal, insurance, contests, etc.
Partners with Accounts Payable and VMF & Silverton Mortgage lines of business to improve SG&A-related expenses coding accuracy.
Other duties as assigned
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all the functions that a team member and other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1-2 years’ experience preferred.
Experience with Excel, including its formulas and advanced features.
Open to receive and implement feedback.
Organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
Capable of dealing with changes that can and will occur periodically.
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.
Good sense of urgency and follow up.
Ability to manage multiple and/or conflicting responsibilities.
Quality minded.
Ability tomunicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.
Basic 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 aputer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, andputer er.
Must befortable with various forms ofmunication 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%pany 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
Enjoying “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-basedanization 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. providespetitive 401(k) programs, including investment options andpany 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’smitment 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. ismitted 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.
Vanderbilt Mortgage. Where you start a job and gain a career!