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Staff Accountant I

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Perform account reconciliations and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial schedules, reporting packages, and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare and analyze prepaid expense schedules, accruals, and other balance sheet reconciliations.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Selene Finance LP

Founded in 2007, Selene was created to provide loan resolution strategies for distressed mortgage investment portfolios. We have evolved to offer capacity and scalability to service all types of residential mortgage loans from performing loans (current, re-performing and new originations) to non-performing loans requiring high-touch, complex special servicing. We are an approved servicer for FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA, VA and USDA. Selene is also only one of two GNMA single-family master servicers and approved sub-servicers in the industry. Selene’s diverse client list includes large banks, small to mid-tier investors, REITS, private equity and hedge funds as well as GSEs and government agencies. Selene’s reputation is built around the principles of successful loss mitigation strategies, proprietary technology and individualized client management. Selene has a national footprint with offices in Jacksonville, FL; Dallas, TX; and Salt Lake City, UT.

Company details

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Selene Holdings is a multiple-lines business financial services firm with a mortgage servicing company, a loan diligence company, a title company, an insurance brokerage, and a real estate owned company. We have office locations in Dallas, TX, Jacksonville, FL, and Salt Lake City, UT.  Founded in 2007 to address needs in the mortgage industry, Selene strives to provide amazing client and borrower experiences.  A positive attitude coupled with proven creative thinking and actions are all attributes we seek in every one of our employees. If you want to make a difference, then Selene is the place for you!

About the Role

Selene Finance is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our growing Corporate Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to the accounting lifecycle, including month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accruals, fixed assets, and audit support.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is eager to contribute to a high-performing accounting organization. This position provides valuable hands-on experience with financial operations while supporting a dynamic and expanding business.

What You'll Do

Month-End Close & General Ledger Accounting

  • Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  • Perform account reconciliations and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

  • Assist with the preparation of financial schedules, reporting packages, and supporting documentation.

  • Prepare and analyze prepaid expense schedules, accruals, and other balance sheet reconciliations.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

  • Review, code, and process vendor invoices for payment in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Maintain vendor master data and establish new vendor accounts in compliance with company policies and vendor management requirements.

  • Support accounts payable accrual calculations and reporting.

Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting

  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.

  • Contribute to financial reporting activities and support the preparation of schedules used in internal and external reporting.

Audit & Compliance Support

  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.

  • Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

  • Support initiatives that improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and increase operational effectiveness.

  • Stay current on accounting best practices, industry trends, and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

  • Foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, or related accounting experience.

  • Experience with Workday Financials or other ERP/accounting systems.

  • Mortgage servicing or financial services industry experience is a plus.

Success in This Role:

  • Collaborative team players who enjoy partnering across departments.

  • Self-starters who take ownership of their work and continuously seek improvement opportunities.

  • Detail-oriented professionals committed to producing accurate, high-quality results.

  • Adaptable contributors who thrive in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Why Selene?

Benefits
Selene Finance LP is committed to the total wellbeing of its employees and therefore offers one of the best benefits packages available in the industry today, which includes:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Medical, Dental &Vision

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Health Savings Account

  • Paid Holidays

  • Company paid Life Insurance

  • Matching 401(k) Plan


The job requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of this position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Selene reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

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