Senior Accounting Assistant
About The Position
Western AgCredit is hiring a Senior Accounting Assistant in South Jordan, Utah. The role executes daily loan accounting and banking transactions, maintains accurate borrower and loan records, reconciles loan activity and general ledger accounts, and provides timely service to borrowers and internal staff. The position follows established policies, procedures, and internal controls, supports related team functions, and performs other duties as assigned. Western AgCredit has provided agricultural lending services for over 100 years to commercial and mortgage borrowers in Utah and portions of Wyoming, Nevada, and Arizona. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, loan accounting, and internal control procedures.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Excel, and applicable accounting or banking systems.
- Ability to process a high volume of transactions accurately, maintain organized supporting documentation, prioritize competing requests, and meet daily deadlines.
- Effective written, verbal, customer-service, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with borrowers and internal staff.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of accounting, payment processing, accounts receivable, cash handling, banking, or related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily loan accounting and banking transactions, including borrower receipts, disbursements, commercial drafts, reversals, corrections, fees, and other account maintenance.
- Book loans and maintain accurate borrower and loan information in the loan accounting subledger.
- Reconcile loan activity and related general ledger accounts; promptly research and resolve discrepancies, exceptions, and out-of-balance conditions.
- Prepare and maintain complete supporting documentation for transactions and reconciliations.
- Respond accurately and promptly to loan accounting questions and service requests from borrowers and internal staff.
- Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide backup support for related team functions and complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Up to 10% additional performance-based variable incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
