Investor Accountant
Overview
The Investor Accountant III is responsible for completing medium to high complex monthly reporting and remitting for investors which could include FNMA, FHLMC, GNMA, Private MBS and/or Special Servicing. The primary function may also include completing Principal & Interest (P&I), Taxes & Insurance (T&I) and/or clearing account bank reconciliations with medium to high complexity.
The Investor Accounting III is also responsible for timely and accurate completion of any assigned special projects.
The position also requires a thorough understanding of the underlying governing documents (Agency and Private Investor Servicing Agreements, Regulation AB, USAP) for the assigned investor portfolio.
Job Description
- Create monthly investor reporting packages with medium to high complexity and manage the associated remittances to investors
- Strict adherence to the Agency and Private Investor Pooling & Servicing Agreements (PSA), Regulation AB, USAP and other guidelines for timely and accurate reporting, remitting, and reconciling
- Review and interpret reporting requirements for assigned deals and create step sheets. Provide feedback to management on requirements outside of the normal business process
- Analyze and address reporting exception inquiries received from the investor(s)
- Balance and reconcile investor remittances; verify funds availability for P&I remittances
- Serve as the primary contact for all matters pertaining to the assigned portfolio
- Complete medium to high complex Test of Expected Principal and Interest analyses and clear exception items timely
- Complete custodial bank reconciliations with medium to high complexity
- Support management with identifying and analyzing process deficiencies; assist Management with implementation of process enhancements and/or new controls
- Maintain policies & procedures, and controls for assigned body of work
- Assist in the training and development of new employees
- Assist with internal and external audits, as required, to ensure all guidelines are met
- Performs other related duties and assist with projects as required
- Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's culture and values
Ideal Candidate will have the following:
- 7+ years mortgage industry / financial services experience
- 5+ years Investor Reporting experience including GSE and private MBS reporting & remitting
- Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word
- Proficient knowledge in Access, MS SQL preferred
- Excellent problem solving, mathematical and sound judgment skills
- Strong communication skills including solid business acumen and ability to interface with senior management
- Must be a team player with attention to detail and able to work independently
- Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast paced environment
Years of Experience:
5Education:
Bachelor's Degree