Senior Loan Accountant

Senior Loan Accountant

As a key member of the Accounting and Planning team, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. This Senior Loan Accountant position provides support to AgriBank, SunStream, Foundations and Association accounting staff regarding wholesale and retail loan accounting. Support includes monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts, creating journal entries, resolving issues and other general accounting duties.

Accounting & Planning Preparation

Retail & Wholesale Loan Processing:

• Creates and maintains client, commitment and loan record details in loan accounting system
• Monitors retail and wholesale loan portfolios for accurate rates, balances and transactional activity
• Processes and reconciles daily cash settlements for clients who are off system
• Calculates MCD rate for wholesale loans and updates system as appropriate, adjusts as need to ensure interest expense calculation is accurate
• Monitors internal and external loan accounting communication channels for actionable items and responds accordingly

Accounting Support:

• Ensures wholesale and retail loan activity is posted within guidelines and researches transactions as needed
• Assists team members with various loan accounting questions and research

Account Reconciliation:

• Monitors and reconciles assigned accounts on daily, weekly and/or monthly basis
• Identifies, researches, and resolves reconciling items, escalating items to achieve resolution
• Prepares and submits journal entries to correct items discovered in reconciling duties
• Resolves issues with Bank and clients, follows up on outstanding issues to ensure timely and accurate resolution

Accounting Entries:

• Processes loan system and general journal entries related to AgriBank's loan portfolio
• Prepares and calculates entries for significant and/or complex accounting processes

Accounting & Planning Coordination

• Performs and participates in training for team members and processes, as needed
• Prepares or maintains daily/weekly/monthly tasks and proposes timelines required to meet deliverables
• Reviews and prepares or coordinates fulfillment of requests from Bank departments, auditors and other third parties

Project and Process Improvements

• Participates in Bank and District-wide project teams
• Executes test plans
• Reviews, recommends or leads process improvements, acting as SME when appropriate
• Implements improvements and documents new or revised procedures
• Communicate process changes to stakeholders

Relationship Management

• Responds to client requests via District Self Service tool, email or phone
• Resolves client questions, concerns and communicates resolution in a timely manner
• Collaborates closely with Credit team and association personnel regarding loan portfolios and asset pools
• Assists clients in resolutions of accounting issues by completing research and recommending solutions

*This job description is subject to change without notice.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 2 years of public accounting experience or 5 years of related experience
• CPA preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of accounting including general ledger entries
• Advanced knowledge of loan accounting, cash operations, general ledger practices
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls
• Intermediate knowledge accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets
• Intermediate knowledge of GAAP
• Intermediate knowledge of financial reporting standards and processes
• Basic knowledge of FCA reporting regulations and requirements

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in office software Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced proficiency in general ledger, loan accounting and wire systems
• Advanced proficiency in reconciliation systems
• Intermediate proficiency in enterprise performance management (e.g. EPM)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The AgriBank Advantage

You are the key differentiator in the marketplace and ultimately the most important factor in helping us fulfill our mission to support those who feed the world. We are committed to providing you with a competitive compensation and benefits package — your total rewards for making significant contributions to our business and making a difference on behalf of those we serve.

The typical base range for this role is between $78,000 - $120,000. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Benefits

AgriBank benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Through comprehensive Total Rewards, access to financial tools and support, and personal services, our benefits demonstrate that employees' health and financial well-being are of primary importance. Wherever you are on life's continuum or what life transition you experience, our benefits support your health care needs and guide you along the path to retirement.

Collaboration and Staying Connected

• Beautiful office overlooking many of St. Paul's landmarks, with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends
• Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun!
• Annual Employee Appreciation activities
• Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other's success

Work and Life

• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• Sick time
• Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program
• Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy
• Generous company match on employee donations

Growth and Development

• Employee and leader career development toolkits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

Health, Wellness and Investment/Retirement

• Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness reimbursement
• Investment and retirement planning
• Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That's why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being:
• Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent
• PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
• Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
• Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
• Parking and transportation discounts
• Generous employee referral incentive

Join the dedicated professionals at AgriBank and put your skills to work ensuring farmers and rural communities have the innovative financial solutions they need to feed our neighbors and the world.

AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AgriBank FCB is an Equal