Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Position Title:  Senior Accountant  - Financial Reporting    Job Status:  Full Time 

Reports to:  Accounting Supervisor I – Financial Reporting    Department:  Accounting 

Amount of Travel:  None 

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. was established in 1974 and currently services over 150,000 loans. Our strength as an organization is rooted in the quality of our people and products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce.  Furthermore, we're financially strong, with a reputation for leading the industry with unsurpassed products, a broad range of services and a coast-to-coast presence.  And we're professionally strong, from entry level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. As a member of our team, we will equip you for success, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth and an encouraging culture that supports work/life balance. 

JOB SUMMARY  

The Senior Accountant’s main responsibilities include completing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting needs and providing financial information to remain in compliance. This role requires thorough account analysis and research to ensure accurate numbers are being reported. The Senior Accountant assists with reviewing most monthly and quarterly close reporting tasks and license requests received from the licensing team. This position is also responsible for training new team members, presenting research topics and recommended improvements to senior management. This role is always looking for ways to improve current processes and simplifying tasks where possible. 

JOB FUNCTIONS  

Compliance/Policies and Procedures 

• Oversees the accounting of all leases 

• Monitors current leases to ensure compliance with ASC 842 by review lease agreements 

• Analyzes current leases for correct reporting and guides the set up of new leases 

• Prepares the quarterly reporting requirements for the Mortgage Banker’s Financial Reporting Form and the Mortgage Call Report 

• Makes recommendations to streamline reporting processes and facilitate consistency and comparability across the industry 

• Reviews and manages other licensing requests as needed 

• Reviews the preparation of related parties disclosures on a quarterly basis  

• Analyzes and reviews 3rd party financial statement review requests 

Accounting Close Period Analysis 

• Reviews accounting files related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to include but not limited to analyze and approve distributions of reports related to new loans, warehouse balances, repo, accrued interest and other reconciliations 

• Analyzes and presents company specific and consolidated financial statements on a monthly basis 

• Reviews close tasks and recommends process improvements or file enhancements 

• Prepares quarterly reporting requirements for Corporate Accounting 

Continuous Improvement/Team Member Development 

• Prepares quarterly research interpreting various regulations or FASB standards pertaining to Company activity and provide recommendations to senior management  

• Researches regulations for the reporting of activity to states, governmental agencies, or investors to help ensure compliance 

• Develops and trains other team members 

• Reviews work completed and recommends process improvements 

• Collaborates with team to provide process improvements, modernize files, auditing of current files to ensure accuracy and other special projects as they arise 

Financial Statement Preparation and Audit 

• Leads the preparation of yearly stand alone financial statements 

• Reviews the compilation of workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures 

• Prepares standalone Vanderbilt financial statements for review by 3rd party auditors 

• Prepares audit items and answers questions related 

• Leads discussion with senior management throughout audit process 

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:  

• College degree or advanced degree required in accounting or finance. 

• Advance Degree a plus 

• CPA a plus 

• Four to six years of experience preferred. 

• Advanced Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. 

• Querying Knowledge. 

• Effective Communication Skills. 

• Attention to Detail 

• Organization and Analytical Skills. 

• Ability to work in a team environment. 

• Motivated and self-starter. 

• Quality minded. 

• Willing to learn, hard-working, determined, and assertive. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. 

• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 

• Must be comfortable with various forms of communication including but not limited to email, Teams, Zoom, and over the phone.  

• 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% company 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 

• Enjoy coming “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 

• Enjoy flexibility with this Campus Flex position! This hybrid work style offers 2-3 days of remote work and 2-3 days in the office