Loan Accountant

Now Hiring Loan Accountant

The Loan Accountant will maintain the integrity of the General Ledger reporting system by ensuring that all entries are posted in a timely manner and subsidiary ledgers are reconciled and closed in accordance with established procedures.  Coordinates the processing of loan payments to customer accounts by performing data input into the loan accounting and general ledger systems and performs administrative and general accounting activities. Position is based in Alachua, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and processes the deposit and daily work for assigned branches to include processing of all accrual note modifications, renewals, refinances and new loans.
• Ensures FASB91 time record is adequately completed.
• Processes check reversals and notifies appropriate branch office when checks are returned; completes journal vouchers, assesses appropriate fees and prepares reversal payment entries.
• Re-prices notes processed per policy, including, but not limited to notifying the appropriate personnel when a re-price note has been booked.
• Eform for loans with a rate lock that close are submitted to AgFirst FCB when not posted correctly by system.
• Reviews, verifies and corrects system generated reports for assigned branches.
• Maintains the highest quality of customer service during calls, deals tactfully to resolve customer complaints and inquiries, and follows appropriate company standards/procedures.
• Serves as backup for any centralized accountant and their duties.
• Serves as consultant/advisor for assigned branch location loan specialists.

To qualify for this position, candidates should possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of accounting and/or accounting systems experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong background in GAAP, analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to use discretionary judgment in making sound decisions and solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Professional appearance, strong communication skills and work ethics.

Farm Credit of Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Drug free workplace.