Accounting Assistant

Southern Trust Mortgage is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team.  We are a well-established mortgage company who prides itself in maintaining a family atmosphere for their employees. At STM, you are not just an employee, you are part of the family.

The Accounting Assistant supports Southern Trust Mortgage’s Accounting Department by issuing funding wires, recording daily investor purchases, reviewing data, and ensuring financial compliance. Maintains detailed records and assists with the general operations of the accounting department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily processing of funding wires through warehouse lenders for borrower loans
• Responsible for daily processing of investor purchases
• Perform daily uploads of data into accounting system
• Deposit customer payment checks
• Request first payment checks due to investors
• Send investor checks daily
• Research and clear reconciling items on reconciliations
• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information
• Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions as needed to accounting system
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions for efficiency and accuracy
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation, payments, or adjustments
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results
• Assist with customer service by answering phones and responding to emails to assist customers
• Back-up for Business License renewals
• Back-up for Personal Property renewals
• Other projects and assignments as necessary

Qualifications:

• Must pass credit and background check
• Minimum two years' experience in accounting or a related field with strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Proficient/Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective oral and written communication skills needed
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in high-energy, fast-paced environment and work independently
• Attention to detail is critical
• Team player to achieve Company and Department goals

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Benefits:

Our benefits package includes: comprhensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and long term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, as well as numerous employee discount programs.

If you are looking for a career in a company that's evolving, has a great culture and amazing opportunities within the mortgage industry, STM is a clear choice. As part of the STM Family you'll work with motivated team members who have pride in - and passion for - what they do. Guided by our core values, we remain steadfast to our commitment to career growth and development for all levels of team members so they may navigate their own future and grow with the company.   STM will help you reach your professional and personal goals every day while making a meaningful contribution. 

Southern Trust Mortgage is an equal opportunity employer hiring applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy status, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class or status under federal, state, or local law.