Loan Accounting Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Loan Accounting Specialist I or Loan Accounting Specialist II to join our Loan Accounting department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Manager, Loan Accounting and provides centralized operational and loan accounting support to monitor, analyze and service the organization's loan portfolio.

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level I: 
Typical starting range: $43,100 - $57,400
Full base salary range: $43,100 - $64,600
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level II: 
Typical starting range: $47,200 - $62,900
Full base salary range: $47,200 - $70,800
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level I: 
Typical starting range: $49,200 - $65,700
Full base salary range: $49,200 - $73,900
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Level II: 
Typical starting range: $54,400 - $72,300
Full base salary range: $54,400 - $81,100
Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.

Job Requirements

• Perform a variety of loan accounting functions including processing payments, disbursing funds, booking new accounts, and processing account maintenance requests.
• Review monitoring reports and take appropriate action to ensure loan accounting transactions and daily operations activities are in compliance and control with loan terms, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed and organized work papers to support daily work and reconcilements.
• Participate in various workflows as assigned, both within the team and in collaboration with other functional areas.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to follow internal control procedures to prevent fraud deficiencies, mishandling of funds and monetary transactions
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and timely, sound solutions for internal/external requests
• Ability to problem solve through effective use of procedures and understanding of systems, reporting, internal controls and loan accounting
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• General understanding of credit related laws and regulations

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest 

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:  

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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