Accountant ll - Remote

Accountant II

Full time; Non-Exempt; 37.5 hours/week; Overtime as required.

Location, Lake Zurich, IL, US

Department: Corporate Accounting

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (“Dovenmuehle”) is the leading mortgage subservicing firm in the United States with several hundred financial institution clients nationwide.

General Description:

Responsible for data entry, account reconciliation, client invoicing and general accounting processes.

Essential Functions and Duties:

•    Daily data entry for client remittances, accounts payable and wire transfers/ACH payments.

•    Preparation of monthly client remittances, balancing client general ledger accounts.

•    Preparation of monthly general ledger account analysis.

•    Preparation and posting of general journal entries into the accounting program.

•    Reconcile corporate/subservicing bank accounts.

•    Communicate with other departments to ensure the smooth processing of all transactions.

•    Assist in preparation of daily wire transfers and ACH transactions.

•    Assist in preparation and mailing of daily check run.

•    Assist in preparation of daily bank deposit.

•    Assist in any special projects assigned to the department.

•    Assist in document requests from both internal and outside auditors.

•    Successfully complete annual regulatory compliance training.

•    Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

•    High School degree.

•    Proficient with Microsoft applications (including advanced Excel experience). 

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

•    Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

•    Ability to handle complex, multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

•    Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner with all levels of both internal and external audiences.

Preferred/Other Qualifications: 

•    1-3 years’ experience in the mortgage industry preferred.    

 Bookkeeping experience       

Benefits

•    Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program and more.

•    Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. 

•    401 (K) Plan with company match

•    Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee must be comfortable in either an on-site office setting, or a quiet, designated work from home space that is free from distractions and noise. The employee is regularly required to communicate (give/receive) information through multiple methods of communication with clear understanding from others. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move about the organization or remote office. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk (or otherwise move through the organization); sit; use hands to type, write, handle, or feel and reach. May occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; or lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Employees may be required to type and utilize a computer for long periods of time.

The employee may be required to frequently operate a standard variety of office equipment including computers, calculators, copy machines, computer printers and phones. The noise level, if working on-site, is usually moderate and typical of an office environment. 

In accordance with applicable disability laws, Dovenmuehle works with applicants and employees to make reasonable accommodations to the job or work environment when doing so will enable an employee with a qualified disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.