Mortgage Accounting Clerk

The Mortgage Accounting Clerk will assist the Staff Accountants with reconciliations and will handle day to day tasks such as process reconciliations, accounts payable / receivable duties, and ad hoc journal entries to assist with Accounting Processes. The Mortgage Accounting Clerk will be involved in processes across the department and will be assigned tasks that expose them to the mortgage industry.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Code Mortgage Invoices for the Corporate Accounts Payable team to process
• Monitor our vendor listings to ensure invoices are paid on time if needed
• Record receivable entries at month end for outstanding invoices if needed
• Create and deliver invoices to brokers and manager the corresponding GL account if needed
• Report on outstanding receivables and monitor invoices for potential losses
• Create recurring journal entries throughout the month as needed and monitor respective processes
• Create miscellaneous journal entries as directed by other Accounting Personnel
• Research items by Corporate Accounting or the Mortgage Controller
• Work with the accounting team to assist with reconciliations as necessary
• Disburse checks for renovation loans or other Mortgage processes as necessary
• Prepare and analyze assigned month end entries and maintain proper audit for entries
• Assist the Mortgage Accounting Management with the month end close processes where necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Related Field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years job related experience preferred or currently enrolled in Bachelor's Program
• Ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of Accounting
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers as well as fellow employees
• Knowledge of all necessary computer applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Bank's professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank's employees, customers, and assets.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word "May".

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change. Any written contractual agreements supersede this job description.