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Job Description
As a Mortgage Capital Markets Accountant, you will play a key role in the accounting and financial reporting of mortgage loan sales and secondary market activity. This role supports the accurate valuation, settlement, and reporting of mortgage assets, hedging activities, and mortgage servicing rights (MSR), ensuring timely financial results and strong control execution across Capital Markets.
You will work closely with Capital Markets, Investor Reporting, Servicing, and Finance partners and gain exposure to complex financial instruments, fair value accounting, and regulatory reporting within a highly visible area of the mortgage business.
In this role, you could:
Prepare and review accounting entries related to mortgage loan sales, including pooled and cash sales to GSEs and other investors
Support daily and monthly P&L reporting, including market to market adjustments for held for sale loans, interest rate lock commitments, and related hedging activity using Mortgage Backed Securities, Futures & Options
Perform accounting and analysis for mortgage servicing rights (MSR), including capitalization, valuation adjustments, purchases, and sales
Collaborate with operational reconciliation teams to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items
Assist with quarterly and monthly reporting, including regulatory, management, and control related deliverables
Maintain documentation and support internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements related to Capital Markets Accounting activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
Four or more years of experience in financial accounting activities
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience in a large financial institution or public accounting environment.
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP or general ledger platforms).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Performs moderately complex accounting tasks with limited supervision.
Exercises sound judgment in applying accounting principles and resolving issues.
Independently completes journal entries.
Escalates complex issues appropriately and contributes to team objectives.
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/benefits/us) .
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $66,640.00 - $78,400.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
