Accountant I

The Accountant I will be responsible for computing, preparing, and reviewing general ledger accounts, journal entries and various spreadsheets. Responsibilities will include maintaining the financial documents with company accounts such as accounts payable and receivable. This person would work on Month End transactions provide support for the computing and preparing of data for journal entries and general ledger. Responsibilities also include confirming VA payment of appraisals, and principal reductions. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING General Ledger analysis Accumulates and analyzes information for the preparation of financial statements, ledgers and reports Daily, monthly, and yearly reconciliations and journal entries Verifies accuracy and makes recommendations for corrections Ensures the compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP and FASB WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Must Have Qualifications: 1-2 years of Accounting Experience 1 years of mortgage experience Bachelor Degree in Accounting Advanced level knowledge of Excel including Pivot Tables & V-Lookups Strong sense of urgency in meeting deadlines This role requires onsite attendance THE PLACE & THE PERKS Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement. It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life. From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here. More reasons you’ll love working here include: Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months Adoption reimbursement program Paid volunteer hours Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and Dunkin Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.