Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready for a bigger seat at the table? Do you enjoy owning the details, improving processes, and helping leadership make smart financial decisions? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client, a respected and established organization in the mortgage legal services industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to move beyond routine accounting and step into a position with visibility, ownership, and real career growth potential.

About the Company:

Our client provides mortgage lenders with confidence through the timely, accurate, and compliant preparation of closing documents. With over half a century of experience and more than 5 million residential loan transactions completed, they have built a strong reputation for reliability, precision, and service. Their longstanding success is rooted in a commitment to supporting residential mortgage lenders with excellence and consistency.

What You'll Do:

Own Core Accounting Functions

• Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity
• Oversee key balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Support accounts payable, receivable, and cash management functions as needed

Lead Month-End Close

• Own key components of the monthly and annual close process
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of close deliverables
• Prepare schedules, supporting documentation, and close analytics

Financial Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop internal reporting packages for leadership review
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

Improve Processes & Controls

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend smarter ways of working
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Help implement automation, system enhancements, or workflow improvements

Leadership & Growth

• Partner closely with accounting leadership on priorities and initiatives
• Mentor junior team members and serve as a go-to resource
• Take on special projects and increased responsibility over time

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
• Detail-oriented, organized, and solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• CPA or CPA track a plus
• Experience in professional services, legal, mortgage, real estate, or high-volume transactional environments a plus
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting, or forecasting a plus

Who Will Thrive Here:

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants to grow into a Controller-level path
• Enjoys both hands-on accounting and strategic thinking
• Likes solving problems and improving processes
• Wants more ownership and visibility than a typical Senior Accountant role
• Values stability, professionalism, and opportunity

Why You'll Love Working for Our Client:

• A collaborative, supportive team environment where your contributions and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a thriving industry.
• Competitive benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more.

Ready for the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can contribute immediately, grow professionally, and be part of a strong organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.