Accountant (Onsite)

About the Role

The Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting duties, including the examination, analysis, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial records. This role ensures accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations, and timely reporting to support effective financial decision-making. The Accountant may also perform related work as required.

Core Values

NOVA® Home Loans is guided by core values: providing customers with the best combination of service, rates, and fees; promoting sustainable careers for employees so they can be enriched personally and professionally; and giving back to the community. The company acts on employee feedback and implements changes to make NOVA® a better place to work and to promote a higher level of service to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field is required
• CPA or progress toward certification is preferred
• A minimum of two years of accounting experience
• Experience within the mortgage industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts daily and promptly report variances to the manager
• Reconcile credit line asset and liability accounts monthly, ensuring discrepancies are identified and communicated
• Perform a variety of General Ledger reconciliations, including payroll, prepaids, accruals, impounds, trust, and fixed assets
• Review and post daily transactions to the General Ledger and applicable sub-ledgers
• Review Accounts Payable entries and GL postings for accuracy and completeness
• Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Conduct financial and accounting analyses with a focus on balance sheet accounts and profit and loss variances
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with special projects as requested
• Assist the Controller and Senior Accountant with internal and external audits and examinations
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and applicable regulations
• Perform accounting tasks related to subsidiaries, intercompany activity, property taxes, sales and use tax, and other assignments
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and testing related to accounting and reporting
• Research, resolve, and clearly communicate complex accounting issues
• Provide accounting guidance and support to other departments regarding financial transactions and policies

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with accounting software systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across the organization
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting principles and account reconciliation
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Benefits

NOVA benefits for full-time employees include Employee Discount, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) with an employer match, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program.

This is a fully on-site position, based at our Corporate office in Tucson, AZ.