Accounting Assistant - Murray Resources

A fast-paced financial services company has an immediate need for an Accounting Assistant to join their team in Northwest Houston. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Houston, TX
Type: Direct Hire

Salary + Benefits:

• $45,000-$55,000
• Fully paid health insurance
• PTO
• Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Review, sort and file insurance-related mail.
• Contact borrowers regarding expired insurance policies on existing property loans.
• Work with insurance carriers/brokers on binding forced-placed insurance policies as necessary.
• Add insurance information to customer accounts in TMO (i.e. servicing system).
• Maintain master excel file that tracks the status of insurance policies.
• Lead semiweekly past due meetings with loan officers and leadership team.
• Contact borrowers regarding past due invoices and process payments as necessary.
• Work with loan officers and leadership to determine when to start foreclosure proceedings on properties.  Provide necessary documentation to attorneys and regularly communicate with them regarding loan status.
• Maintain past due excel file by obtaining updates from borrowers regarding payment status via phone and email.
• Assist with managing rental properties owned by the company, which includes communicating with tenants regarding payments and scheduling repairs if necessary.  
• Process release of liens related to paid-off loans, which includes following up with title companies, gathering necessary signatures, and mailing and filing them once completed.
• Perform routine administrative duties, including answering phones, preparing FedEx shipments, and filing.
• Work with President, CFO, accounting and agents to streamline processes as necessary.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of professional work experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not necessary
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
• Ability and willingness to quickly and efficiently adapt in a rapidly changing, small company environment
• Able to handle conflicting deadlines while meeting requirements and maintaining accuracy