Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant at Confidential Client supports the loan accounting department by preparing journal entries, reconciling loans and financing transactions, and assisting with month-end and quarter-end closes. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of GAAP, and collaboration with business and technology teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and controls in a commercial real estate lending environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This on-site Staff Accountant role supports day-to-day loan accounting and financial reporting for a confidential client operating in commercial real estate / mortgage lending. Key responsibilities include:
- Assist with preparation of daily journal entries for the loan accounting department
- Reconcile daily loans, financing transactions, cash and debt accounts
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
- Prepare and help maintain monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Respond to internal and external audit requests and support audit documentation
- Work with business users and technology teams to identify, document, and implement sustainable accounting solutions
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and process exceptions
- Perform related duties as assigned to maintain adequate accounting controls
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
- Basic understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting software (experience with Sage Intacct or Intacct is a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Must be able to work on-site in Textile Finance, CA
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience in loan accounting, mortgage lending or loan servicing
- Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to document processes clearly
Compensation & Employment Details
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Pay range: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour (range provided by employer)
- Location: On-site in Textile Finance, CA
- This position is not remote. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities.
Why This Role
- Gain hands-on loan-accounting experience within a finance team supporting commercial real estate lending
- Exposure to month-end close, audits, reconciliations, and cross-functional system improvements
- Opportunity to grow your accounting career working with experienced finance and technology partners
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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