• Job Description

  Req#: SRESC009497

  Perform a range of accounting duties and provide support for the Escrow or Property Management Accounting Department. Perform data entry of specialized information, maintenance and preparation of reports and a variety of accounting activities to be performed in accordance with company practices and procedures. Interact with other departments, customers, or outside vendors/agencies to resolve problems.

  Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

  • Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Perform a variety of accounting tasks and meet or exceed the service level agreement requirements. (80-85%)
  • Enter accounting data, maintain records, and generate reports.
  • May prepare related journal entries and reconcile accounts. Validate deposits, balance files, and generate checks upon request.
  • Analyze, follow-up and coordinate efforts for outstanding escrow checks including cancellation and reissuance of checks or preparation for escheatment.
  • Investigate and resolve account and file/property balance discrepancies.
  • Perform daily cash management functions including daily deposits, initiate and confirm wire activity, analyze cash position, and record transactions to escrow files.
  • Respond to information requests on a timely basis.

  2. Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (15-20%)

  Performance Expectations:

  • Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
  • Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers, and business partners.
  • Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
  • Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

  Qualifications

  Education:

  • Associate degree in accounting, finance or general business or equivalent knowledge and experience.

  Experience:

  • 1 to 5 years’ accounting experience. Related industry or banking experience

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong calculator and computer skills with Microsoft Office including Excel.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, a customer-service focus.
  • Ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

  Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

  • N/A.

  May require overtime during month end processing.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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• About the company

  Long & Foster has more than 11,000 agents in over 220 sales offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

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