Department:
Accounting

Department Overview

Our Accounting department keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions. The department is made up of several groups who work together to complete all accounting functions including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

The Impact You Will Have

This position supports the Company's external financial reporting function and helps ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). As a member of the SEC Financial Reporting team, the role assists with the preparation of SEC filings, financial statements, disclosures, and related supporting documentation for the parent company, affiliates, and subsidiaries. The position works closely with internal teams and external auditors to support accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance activities, earnings reporting, and process improvement initiatives, including the use of automation and AI-enabled tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the parent company, affiliates, and subsidiaries

• Assist with the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements

• Prepare financial statement disclosures and related supporting documentation

• Prepare subsidiary, affiliate, and company financial statements and other required financial reports.

• Support the Company's quarterly and annual earnings reporting processes

• Research emerging accounting guidance and company transactions and assist with preparation of related accounting disclosures

• Complete tasks and projects to support compliance with documented financial reporting controls and maintain related process documentation

• Perform reporting tasks and control activities to validate the integrity of financial reporting systems, processes, and data

• Collaborate with external auditors to address audit requests and financial reporting inquiries

• Assist in preparing compliance-related reports, including debt covenant compliance reporting

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation efforts, including the use of automation and AI-enabled solutions

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of GAAP required

• 3+ years of audit experience with a Big Four public accounting firm required

• Financial services industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels of the organization

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently and accurately

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred

• Demonstrated initiative and accountability with a commitment to maintaining accounting best practices

• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

This position has an estimated base salary of $80,000 - $95,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant's relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine's Great Places to Work winners
• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
  - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
  - Competitive dental and vision benefits
  - 401(k) + match
  - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
  - A robust health and wellness program - earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
  promote health, engagement, and balance
  - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
  - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
  - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back - volunteer hours and donation matching

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked