Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing agriculture-focused organization in East Syracuse, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports financing and administrative operations by reviewing documentation, coordinating application processing, and helping maintain accurate records throughout the transaction lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work closely with internal teams to keep client service and operational workflows running smoothly.

Responsibilities:
• Verify applicant and borrower information for accuracy, including reviewing outstanding debt details and supporting documentation.
• Track due diligence activities such as credit reviews, lien searches, and related documentation to ensure each item is completed and properly evaluated.
• Examine submitted loan and lease files, identify missing or inconsistent information, and follow through to secure required approvals before processing moves forward.
• Collect and assess business formation and organizational records to confirm eligibility for financing programs.
• Support application intake through closing by organizing documentation, coordinating funding steps, processing vendor disbursements, and recording new or terminated originations.
• Prepare and update financing documents, including transaction-specific agreements and supporting paperwork for revised terms when changes are needed.
• Manage documentation tied to lien positions, shared creditor arrangements, financing statement filings, and termination deadlines to help maintain compliance.
• Review insurance records and executed agreements to confirm coverage, signatures, and document completeness meet contractual and collateral standards.
• Provide administrative assistance across the office, collaborate with customer-facing colleagues, and offer backup support through cross-training in related accounting and loan servicing functions.

• Experience supporting accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and account reconciliation.

• Ability to review financial and legal documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple files, deadlines, and follow-up activities simultaneously.

• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and coordinating with colleagues across accounting, servicing, and client support functions.

• Proficiency with general accounting processes and administrative recordkeeping in an office setting that requires attention to detail.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling documentation, internal coordination, and service-related follow-up.

• Ability to learn transaction documentation and compliance-related processes associated with loan or lease operations.

• Associate's Degree or higher required
• 1 to 3 years of experience or knowledge of agricultural leasing or lending industry or related experience
• Knowledge of legal documentation preferred