Senior Accountant at Merchants Capital Corporation

Carmel, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication, Process Improvement, GAAP Compliance, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Payroll Calculations, Expense Tracking, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Professionalism, Flexibility

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description The primary responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include daily and monthly accounting for multiple entities rolling up to Merchants Bancorp. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and recording daily financial activity with accuracy and consistency. Core responsibilities include reconciling bank accounts and other ledger balances, preparing clear summaries of transactional activity, and investigating discrepancies or issues as they arise. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members as well as colleagues across other departments. In addition to day-to-day accounting duties, the candidate will contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts by identifying control gaps, recommending enhancements, and supporting the implementation of more efficient workflows. A proactive mindset and the ability to provide thoughtful insight into operational improvements are essential. Requirements Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Day-to-day and month-end journal entries Daily balancing and monthly account reconciliations Accounts payable coding and submissions. Monthly, quarterly and annual payroll commission calculations Expense tracking, income and expense variance analysis Ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies Supporting external and internal audits Identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Some overtime should be expected during month and quarter close. Expected Experience, Skills and Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field 4+ years of prior accounting experience Relevant work experience in banking, real estate or LIHTC programs Experience with processing employee compensation Microsoft Suite – prior use of and strength in excel in particular Flexibility, Professionalism, and Attention to Detail are all critical qualities ABOUT MERCHANTS CAPITAL With over 30 years of success built on putting people first, Merchants Capital is a proven leader in financing for multifamily housing nationwide. Our licenses with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD/FHA, in addition to our bank’s balance sheet products, allow us to offer custom solutions with agility and ease of execution, expanding access to housing in meaningful and impactful ways. Recognized as a top five affordable lender, Merchants Capital pairs our comprehensive debt offerings with in-house tax credit equity to provide a one-stop-shop for developers and owners. To learn more about Merchants Capital, visit www.merchantscapital.com.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will manage daily and monthly accounting for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial activities. Key tasks include reconciling bank accounts, preparing summaries of transactions, and supporting process improvements.