What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Gateway Financial Solutions?
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the financial operations of our organization by ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, precise data management within our loan servicing software, and strict adherence to applicable policies and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Responsibilities:
- Assist in reviewing and clearing accounting schedules in CDK.
- Complete various journal entries within CDK.
- Support month-end tasks, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Assist with annual and semi-annual audits, as needed.
2. Administrative Responsibilities:
- Perform internal audits on team members’ completed tasks, including account adjustments, ensuring adherence to policy guidelines.
- Assist with assigned projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy in daily operations.
- Train staff on daily tasks and new processes.
- Provide support for high-volume task loads as needed.
- Assist in leading the team and addressing daily inquiries.
- Handle additional tasks as trained and assigned.
3. Compliance Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on policy and procedure changes relevant to the team’s duties.
4. Communication Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate the ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members.
- Exhibit strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, and external partners.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and sometimes high-stress environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of CDK and/or Shaw Systems.
- Ability to connect daily accounting operations to overall company performance, contributing to process improvements and financial strategy.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 2 year's experience.