Loan Accounting Specialist

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to various agricultural sectors. They are seeking a Loan Accounting Specialist to provide operational and loan accounting support, ensuring compliance and excellent customer service for the organization’s loan portfolio. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field General understanding of credit related laws and regulations Benefits 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! Company Overview AgWest Farm Credit provides agricultural lender and crop insurance services to farmers, ranchers, and timber harvesters. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is