Loan Accounting and Reporting Specialist II Location Columbia, SC : AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as a range of technology and other services, to a network of agricultural lenders in the United States and Puerto Rico. Located on Main Street in Columbia, S.C., AgFirst is committed to providing a comfortable, inclusive work environment. We believe in investing in our employees so they can help lead our $42 billion company into the future. If you are looking to fuel your professional development and make an impact while working with a seasoned group of Accounting professionals, apply today! The* Loan Accounting & Reporting Specialist II* prides themselves on their timely resolution of customer concerns, ability to use relevant accounting knowledge to reconcile general ledger accounts for a large loan portfolio and exceptional organization as it relates to audit documentation, procedure updates, and other related tasks. The Specialist focuses on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis. *Duties & Responsibilities*: Support the AgFirst Borrowing Entity and Loan Accounting systems Perform tasks related to reconciling, balancing, and reporting on each of these systems utilizing various system generated reports, SQL queries, advanced Excel workbooks, Access databases, Hyperion reporting tools and analytical thinking Support Associations with high risk loan accounting processes Research and resolve issues with loan exceptions, monitoring billing, and representing the Association Loan Operations systems, applications and processes on various projects Serve as a liaison for the Association Loan Operations department by providing technical, operational, and accounting expertise to our association and bank customers Provide backup to other daily or monthly Association Loan Operations production responsibilities as needed *Requirements*: Education and/or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum three years of professional level accounting work experience Understands and adheres to GAAP Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access/SQL databases Ability to learn new technology and utilize technology for improved process efficiency and accuracy *Preferred*: 1 or more years of loan accounting and/or loan processing experience Modern loan accounting application experience Understanding of banking operations and regulations
