Accounting Coordinator III - Woodbridge, NJ

Provident Bank•Woodbridge, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position performs operational processing, reconciliation, research/analysis and customer service activities within the Loan Servicing Department and assists others regarding inquiries and problem resolution. This position is considered at the senior level. Incumbent is expected to show initiative in training less experienced staff members and take on more complex and/or challenging assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in loan servicing, accounting operations, banking operations, or a related financial services environment.
Good interpersonal verbal communication skills.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively on the phone.
Proficiency in computer operations, i.e. Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide monetary units and to perform arithmetic operations with the use of a calculator.
Ability to understand and follow safety and security practices.
Ability to work a flexible hourly schedule as requested.
Knowledge of and the ability to accurately apply, generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Performs duties at a higher degree of difficulty, i.e. statistical reporting and reconcilement.
Main focus is on customer service and proof of area workflow.

Nice To Haves

May need to lift moderately heavy boxes of files (file room).

Responsibilities

Performs tasks related to balancing, reporting processing and research functions associated with but not limited to the Escrow, Insurance, payoff processing and customer service segments of the department.
Completes daily data entry, file maintenance duties and processing activities for the assigned area of the Department.
Is responsible for providing assistance to customers and/or other agencies as required by the assigned position. Service and assistance is to be provided in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Follows all Department guidelines inclusive of policies and procedures in order to complete duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Complies with recommendations in order to enhance department overall effectiveness.
Assists others as directed to accomplish Department objectives.
Participates in training and development programs as requested or required.
Responds to requests by management to perform related duties and activities.
Maintains working knowledge of use and operation of office equipment.
Provides testing on Horizon releases and other operating systems within the department.

Benefits

Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO)
Receive Holiday (PTO)
Eligible to participate in the bank’s Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible and Health Savings Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance
Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs
Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.