SWBC is seeking a talented individual to perform reviews of accounts payable general ledger coding to ensure accuracy. This role researches questions, as necessary, arising from outstanding reconciliation items and variance analysis and works with VPs to write business requirements and test general ledger enhancements. The Mortgage Accounts Payable Manager ensures that payments are made accurately and prepares required, time-sensitive reports to various agencies with imperative accuracy.
Why you'll love this role:
This is an empowered role that communicates with key stakeholders and receives direct oversight from leadership. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment that works as a team.
Essential duties include the following:
Audits all corporate and subsidiary invoices and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with the Corporate Travel and Fixed Assets Policy and the Accounts Payable guidelines to ensure the accurate general ledger and cost allocation coding, customer number, business purpose, cost center manager approvals and three way matching rules; posts all invoices and expense reports to the general ledger and performs the checking printing weekly; provides Treasury with the Cash Requirements for funding the various operating bank accounts.
Supervises, coaches and counsels staff as necessary, overseas the staff’s activities involved with Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Travel and Entertainment, journal entries and vendor disputes to include overseeing work schedules, processing time cards, interviewing for open positions, training new hires, and resolving personnel related issues.
Monitors the workload in the accounts payable mailbox to ensure the timely processing of paper and electronic invoices; monitors the status of pending invoices by working closely with accounting staff and cost center managers for the timely resolution of outstanding issues.
Reviews and approves vendor setup/maintenance requests and ensures vendor 1099 information is obtained for 1099 year end processing.
Reviews the capital purchases and expenditures to determine the proper expense and asset classification and life cycle as well as the timely and accurate entry into the FAS100 software; approves the monthly depreciation, disposals, transfers and amortization entries.
Reviews the tickler list of standard and high priority payments as well as the corporate and administration expenses to prepare the monthly accrual and any correcting journal entries for month end processing.
Reviews and approves the reconciliations for the Accounting department and ensures the timely completion of the Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets Roll Forward, Inventory, Software amortization, Employee Receivable, Construction in Process, Investment Services Intercompany, American Express Clearing, Accounts Payable.
Reviews accrual general ledger after month-end close, as well as the asset schedule for annual insurance renewals to include the property’s location and their values; performs periodic inventory reviews of assets in the FAS100 software to determine if fully depreciated assets should be removed from the database.
Performs petty cash disbursements, research, and assistance with payment inquiries and resolving vendor issues and provides administrative support on Concur software issues for American Express cardholders and Travel and Expense users as needed.
Leads the development and testing of Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Travel and Entertainment and other general ledger automated enhancements, including writing up the business requirements and testing criterion, developing and maintaining business processes, testing scenarios and training staff; responsible for the automation and improvement of Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and T&E processes.
Manages the lease commitment process and other facility document tracking and month end close process for Accounts Payable.
Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Minimum six (6) years of accounting and management experience preferably in Financial Service or Mortgage Lending environment.
CPA or related Accounting certification highly preferred.
Possess strong working knowledge of accounting principles.
Working knowledge of electronic invoice processing and payment.
Possess advanced knowledge of Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both written and oral).
Professional and have the ability to handle stressful situations and quick turn times.
Possess working knowledge of personal computers to include MS Word, Excel and Internet.
Able to use basic office equipment to include computers, copiers, and/or fax.
Able to exhibit and exercise sound judgment while working under moderate to limited supervision.
Able to stoop, kneel, or stand while retrieving account files.
Able to push/pull and lift 10-20 lbs. of boxes containing accounting documentation.
SWBC offers*:
Competitive overall compensation packageWork/Life balance Employee engagement activities and recognition awards Years of Service awardsCareer enhancement and growth opportunities Leadership Academy and Mentor ProgramContinuing education and career certifications Variety of healthcare coverage optionsTraditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans Lucrative Wellness Program*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
To learn more about SWBC, visit our website at www.SWBC.com. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.