Mortgage Accounting Clerk

Mortgage Accounting Clerk job summary

Our lending team is currently growing and we are looking for a mortgage accounting clerk to join our organization. The successful candidate will have accounting or bookkeeping experience, a keen eye for details and discrepancies, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. If you’re a professional accountant interested in starting a career in the mortgage industry, please start your application today!

Mortgage Accounting Clerk responsibilities

• Verify and input data such as legal description, mortgager name, loan number, loan amount, and payment amount into accounting software
• Prepare computations reports of monthly payments, taxes, principal, interest, and insurance for real estate mortgage loans
• Update and reconcile financial records such as invoices, disbursements, receipts, credit card transactions, third party payments, and expense vouchers into accounting software
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, and bank deposits in the general ledger
• Alert accounting manager or mortgage loan officer of any discrepancies on loan applications or financial records
• Provide general clerical support and complete clerical duties to the accounting department

Mortgage Accounting Clerk qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required; some college is desired
• Previous accounting experience is needed; experience as a bookkeeper, loan clerk, staff accountant, or human resources is preferred
• Ability to organize and multi-task is crucial
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and a keen eye for detail are desired
• 10-key data entry and computer experience, especially Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks are needed

Mortgage Accounting Clerk compensation

$16.44 / hour (National Average)