Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Team Lead
Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
01.2008 - Current
Assist with month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements and reporting.
Train new staff members in company accounting software usage to ensure seamless integration into the team.
Have strong working relationships with cross-functional teams for effective communication of financial matters affecting company performance.
Comply with established internal controls and policies.
Prepare daily and monthly warehouse and cash management reporting.
Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of company's operating accounts and warehouse lines.
Remit monthly payments and perform reconciliation of FHA upfront mortgage insurance, VA funding fees, and conventional mortgage insurance premiums.
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Respond to incoming borrower call, mail, processing payments and collaborating with our servicers.
Manage a support staff of twelve individuals.
Handle payments for early payoffs, early payment defaults, investor invoices and construction loan draws.
Optimized accounts payable processes, negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers to improve cash flow management.
Contributed to process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in current systems and recommending solutions to enhance overall productivity.
Established strong relationships with vendors and customers by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving disputes amicably.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Mortgage Closer
Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Improved loan closing efficiency by streamlining document preparation and verification processes.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate mortgage closings, maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the process.
Reduced errors in loan documentation by implementing thorough quality control measures.
Expedited loan approval times through diligent tracking of underwriting conditions and proactive communication with all parties involved.
Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring each mortgage transaction adhered to established guidelines.
Collaborated closely with underwriters, processors, and title companies for seamless loan closing experiences.
Organized and prioritized multiple loan files simultaneously, maintaining strict deadlines to meet client expectations.
Balanced funding sheets accurately, verifying that all financial figures were correct before disbursing funds to appropriate parties.
Streamlined the recording of mortgage documents by establishing relationships with local government offices for expedited processing times.
Maintained a high level of accuracy and professionalism while managing a large caseload of loans, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
Verified closing financial disclosure amounts against settlement and escrow agent figures to accurately reflect borrowers' bottom-line costs.
Reviewed titles, insurance and flood zone certifications to meet closing standards for each property.
Prepared preliminary settlement statements and loan closing instructions for review by title companies and closing agents.
Delivered positive customer experiences and successful deal closures through open, constructive communications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.1983
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
Skills
Excel
Encompass (POS)
AMB (Accounting for Mortgage Bankers)
1099 Pro
Filezilla
WLS (SRG Warehouse Loan System)
FHA Connection
VA FFPS
Program Manager
Expense Tracking
Internal Controls
Bank Reconciliation
Month-End Closing
Cash Flow Forecasting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Team Lead
Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
01.2008 - Current
Mortgage Closer
Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Accounting
College of DuPage
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Lewis University
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