Loan Accountant IL-Bloomington; MN-Mankato; WI-Prairie du Sac

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401(k) (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Bloomington, IL;
Mankato, MN;
Prairie du Sac;
Sun Prairie, WI office locations.

• Provides accounting services for assigned business units, including loans, by analyzing requests and creating accounting system entries using appropriate procedures and accounting principles.
• Ensures a high degree of accuracy and exceptional service.
• Serves as a knowledge and technical resource to other team members with regard to accounting processes for assigned business units.

• Optimizes the accuracy and efficiency of financial records by analyzing and validating entries across basic to moderately complex transactions, ensuring adherence to accounting principles.
• Establishes new loan setups and assists with client billing processes to maintain seamless financial operations and enhance client satisfaction.
• Resolves accounting discrepancies related to loans and bonds, including variance analysis, interest accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Assists with the setup, monitoring, and maintenance of specialized financial programs to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensures timely and accurate reconciliation and processing of third party payment remittances.
• Calculates, monitors, and maintains various accounting fees to optimize financial resource allocation.
• Maintains daily general ledger entries to support accurate financial reporting and decision‑making.
• Completes servicing maintenance requests, including modifications and extensions, to support loan and bond lifecycle management.
• Delivers comprehensive support across teams by addressing inquiries related to pricing, loan documents, and other financial matters.
• Communicates with external financial institutions to provide timely and accurate information regarding participated loans.
• Completes tax reporting processes for forms 1098/1099‑INT/1099C/1099A to ensure compliance and accurate financial disclosures.
• Collaborates with financial officers and credit teams to establish complex loan terms that integrate within accounting systems.
• Performs fund transfers, including wires and ACHs, and resolves related exceptions to ensure smooth money movement.
• Partners with Agri Bank/Sun Stream and third‑party banks to process hedge and foreign funding requests.
• Administers ACH and wire template setup and maintenance to streamline transaction processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manages returned checks and ACH transactions, assesses related fees, and communicates outcomes with financial officers or branches to maintain financial accuracy.
• Supports external financial companies in understanding accounting procedures for investments and participated loans.
• Participates in fraud detection and resolution efforts to safeguard financial integrity.
• Conducts AP check printing and EFT releases, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
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