Accountant II - Mortgage

Position Overview

The Accountant II is a key member of Ally’s Controller's Team reporting to the Mortgage Accounting Manager. In this role, you will provide accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to support Mortgage Accounting, Reporting, and Operations. You will consolidate data for quarterly and annual financial statements, support the month-end close process, and assist with accounting activities for the mortgage loan portfolio. Additionally, you will participate in transformation initiatives as Ally transitions to the new Workday ERP.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end accounting close process (ensure timely completion of recurring/non-recurring journal entries, review general ledger accounts, and prepare key reporting processes).
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and proper use of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare select disclosures in support of external reporting processes.
• Manage Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio accounting and ensure SOX compliance over designated processes and controls.
• Coordinate with functional areas such as Mortgage Servicing Operations, FP&A, and Risk.
• Assist with Workday ERP transformation initiatives.
• Execute special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 1+ year of work experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong general accounting skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, sound communication skills, and the ability to organize data and perform independent analysis.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage moderately complex tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting is preferred.
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or MBA credentials are a plus.
• Workday ERP experience and advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.) are highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Market-competitive base pay range of $55,000 - $95,000 USD with eligibility for an annual incentive plan.
• Time Away: Start with 20 paid time off days, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly.
• Retirement & Financial Wellness: Access to an industry-leading 401K plan with matching contributions, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and additional financial wellness programs.
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive and flexible health, dental, and vision insurance options along with additional coverage for life and disability.
• Family Support & Work-Life Integration: Benefits including adoption, surrogacy, paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and various employee assistance programs and discounts.
• Other Incentives: Depending on the role, eligibility for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus, and/or equity.