Accountant

Enact Mortgage Insurance provides private mortgage insurance products and services that help lenders support sustainable homeownership. The Accountant will support financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting compliance and audit activities, and partnering with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and record general journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and ensure timely completion of account reconciliations
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance activities, including maintaining process documentation and performing tests of design and operating effectiveness
• Monitor daily cash and suspense account activity, investigate variances, and prepare related accounting entries
• Partner with Operations and other business teams to research issues, respond to information requests, support customer-related projects, and ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Perform critical Accounts Payable functions, including issuing payments and preparing ACH and wire requests
• Support GAAP and Statutory reporting, financial analysis, and account reconciliation system maintenance
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and participate in special projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-3 years of accounting, financial reporting, or related experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and organizational levels
• CPA or active CPA candidate
• Master's degree in Accounting
• Experience with internal control testing, audits, or regulatory compliance activities

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule (in-office days Tues/Wed/Thurs)
• Generous Time Off
• 40 Hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Family Leave and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with up to 5% employer match
• Fitness and Emotional Wellness Reimbursements
• Onsite Gym