Accounting Assistant

About Us:

GDL Connect is a US-based company with operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, providing top-tier nearshoring staffing solutions to lower operational costs without compromising company culture. The company focuses on cross-cultural excellence to empower businesses to focus on expansion and growth.

About the role:

This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to grow their accounting career while gaining hands-on experience in mortgage finance operations. This role will assist with daily financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and supporting month-end close activities specific to mortgage lending.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and classify financial transactions related to mortgage operations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor escrow and trust accounts.
• Support the processing of payments to vendors, investors, and third parties.
• Help maintain accurate general ledger accounts and subledgers.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Track and reconcile loan funding, payoffs, and servicing entries.
• Collaborate with the loan processing, post-closing, and servicing departments for financial data accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred, ideally in the mortgage, banking, or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or mortgage-specific platforms).
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn mortgage industry regulations and financial workflows.

What We Offer:

• Salary $23k - $24k gross
• Full law benefits (20 days of Christman bonus at year, 37.5% of vacation prime instead of 25%)
• Punctuality and attendance bonus of $2,200 MXN tax free monthly
• Caja de Ahorro
• Excellence bonus of $1,000 MXN tax free trimestral