Loan Accounting Intern

About the role

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture. This temporary position reports to the VP, Loan Accounting and is responsible for performing entry-level loan accounting activities in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process funding requests, receipts, and rate changes for AgWest's portfolio of loans.
• Provide accounting for loans purchased and/or sold by AgWest.
• Communicate with other lending institutions regarding AgWest's loan accounting activities to ensure compliance with the loan documents.
• Build unused fee reconciliations history in Excel spreadsheets.
• Manage the communication flow of work queue requests and group email to effectively assign work and complete requests.
• Provide back-up support for all Loan Accounting processes and transactions, general ledger entries, and related reconciliations, as assigned.
• Assist with special projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Preference for students in their Junior or Senior year.
• Communication and analytical aptitude.
• Teamwork skills demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities and/or outside work experience.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills with a proactive approach to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Completion of the online application including uploading transcripts (unofficial okay) and a cover letter (recommended but not required).

Pay

$22.00 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible, 20-25 hours a week.