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Loan Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,768 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Loan Accountant at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Loan Accountant at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia, South Carolina Posted in about 18 hours ago.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Loan Accountant (Hybrid - Columbia, SC) The Loan Accountant performs intermediate to complex reconciliations, prepares and documents journal entries, and investigates discrepancies across systems. They work with limited supervision, contributes to close effectiveness, and identifies process improvements that strengthen accuracy and control. What You'll Do Financial Reconciliations & Issue Resolution Reconcile general ledger accounts to subledgers and external data sources; resolve multiplatform differences. Prepare and post journals with complete support and clear narratives. Communicate required adjustments and status updates to stakeholders. Data Integrity, Controls & Compliance Monitor exception/variance reports and research root causes. Implement corrective actions and document control evidence for audit readiness. Ensure adherence to accounting policies and close timelines. Close Operations & Continuous Improvement Manage assigned close tasks and deliverables with minimal oversight. Validate results for reasonableness across periods; update templates and SOPs. Participate in testing of system or process changes that impact accounting. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience. Working knowledge of Loan Operations Solid command of GAAP and account reconciliation techniques. Intermediate spreadsheet and analysis skills. Strong documentation and communication ability. Ability to prioritize across multiple deadlines.
ABOUT US
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community. Find out more on AgFirst.com, and follow us on !