Accountant

Building wealth and rewarding careers, Countrywide Bank, FSB, is one of the largest banks in the nation with current assets of more than $100 billion.* From offering highly competitive deposit product rates to outstanding career possibilities, experience the extreme value we place on entrepreneurial talents and our team’s innovations.  * Based on current assets and other banking data reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 1st quarter, 2007. Accountant  Countrywide Bank Recon Trust is a company that provides Document Custody, Default, and Lien Release services to one of the largest loan originators and servicers, ReconTrust is equipped to meet the needs of mortgage companies on a nationwide level. We have a long history of providing timely and accurate services, and we utilize current technologies to provide efficient processes that meet the needs of our clients. Primary Responsibilities Include:·  Maintaining and controlling accounts and records to ensure adherence to generally accepted Accounting principles (GAAP)·  Interpreting and applying rules and regulations issued by Accounting and regulatory agencies (i.e. FASB and SEC)·  Compiling and analyzing financial information·  Recording financial transactions·  Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of Accounting data·  Preparing the Company’s financial reports—including balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, consolidated financial statements, disclosures, Accounting schedules, SEC filings and regulatory reports·  Evaluating the profitability and efficiency of companywide divisions, products and/or business areas·  Assisting in evaluating the impact of Accounting-related regulatory changes on the Company’s financial statements and Accounting controls·  Assisting in the design, modification, installation and/or maintenance of Accounting systems to ensure adequate receipt of financial transactions·  Providing others with analysis for use in decision-making processes that impact Accounting and controls within assigned department and/or work-group·  Maintaining, controlling and reconciling basic to moderately complex accounts·  Preparing daily, weekly and/or monthly reports and Accounting schedules·  Resolving a variety of conventional problems, questions and/or situations in accordance with established criteria, practices and/or protocolA Successful Candidate Will Have:·  High school diploma, GED or equivalent·  1+ year(s) of professional business experience and/or Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree·  Intermediate-level computer skills—including proficiency with various spreadsheet and database software/applications·  Knowledge of the interpretation and application of Accounting principles, practices, policies and procedures·  Effective analytical and verbal/written communication skillsThe Ideal Candidate May Also Possess:·  Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in Accounting or Finance (and/or equivalent experience)Countrywide is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE. M/F/D/V.