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 Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Director, Loan Accounting and is accountable for performing accounting functions necessary to ensure timely and accurate loan and lease accounting.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

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

Level I: $49,200 - $73,900; bonus at target is 6% of salary.

Level II: $54,400 - $81,100; bonus at target is 6% of salary.

Job Requirements

• Perform a variety of loan and lease accounting functions including processing payments, disbursing funds, booking new accounts and processing account maintenance requests.
• Adhere to AgWest internal controls, procedures, and policies.
• Establish and maintain good internal customer relations by providing ongoing communication, coordination and assistance to branch staff.
• Represent the organization via online banking help desk, communication with title companies and customer callbacks regarding certain account transactions.
• May review branch or other accounting staff transactions for accuracy, within the scope of responsibility.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires one to three years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to read, write and present general business information.
• Basic decision-making collaboration, team building, problem solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize potential problems and exercise good judgement.
• Possess solid computer skills including MS Office Suite and accounting software.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• General understanding of credit related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of AgWest policies and procedures.

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, 11 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: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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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.