Loan Accountant

Overview

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 Accountant I or Loan Accountant II to join our Loan Accounting department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the Director, Loan and Tax Accounting and works as part of a team to provide all accounting functions for loans and leases through all phases of origination, servicing, monetary, tax reporting and collection.

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

• Level I:
  Typical starting range: $53,600 - $67,300
• Level I:
  Full base salary range: $53,600 - $81,000
• Level I:
  Annual performance-based incentive target is 8% of base
• Level II:
  Typical starting range: $60,000 - $80,300
• Level II:
  Full base salary range: $60,000 - $90,400
• Level II:
  Annual performance-based incentive target is 8% of base

* Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

• Communicate with stakeholders responsible for direct customer interactions, legal documents, and compliance; coordinate with external stakeholders including commercial banks and Farm Credit entities nationwide.
• Provide operational expertise and consultation on how to structure loans within the accounting system to all business units and branch personnel on complex loans and related financial products.
• Review loan documents and credit agreements for accuracy and consistency with loan accounting and general ledger systems.
• Reconcile daily loan to general ledger outages and clearing accounts; conduct full-spectrum reconciliation including researching and analyzing accounts and processing the appropriate accounting entries using multiple software programs.
• Work within Loan Accounting, Leasing and Funds Management workflows to assist with daily processing, setups, researching and correcting outages as needed.
• Perform daily and monthly report monitoring and make independent decisions to ensure loan terms and key data elements are accurate in accordance with guidelines under accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare detailed and organized work papers to support daily work and reconciliations.
• Train others and ensure teammates are aware of and perform updated processes and procedures; update procedures, policies, and internal control documentation.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and analytical ability with a working understanding of loan accounting, financial accounting, and related systems.
• Participate in projects within the department and with other functional areas, including the Annual Tax Reporting project.
• Ensure all work aligns with internal controls, accounting standards, regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• AgWest employees may occasionally travel for all-staff or team meetings not included in standard travel requirements for the role.

• Generally, one or more years of experience in general business, accounting, finance or a related role in an office setting
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• General understanding of credit-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, loan accounting, and general ledger systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven time management skills with a proactive approach to deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; or an equivalent combination…