First Financial Bank has an immediate opening for an Agri Loan Assistant in the Ag Office located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Ag Loan Officer and management in the performance of the daily duties as outlined below.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required plus one to two years of college preferred; Ag or business school training or equivalent. Two to four years financial or accounting experience. Some Ag lending experience preferred. Real estate knowledge helpful but not required.

COMPLEXITY

(Mental Skill) Moderately difficult and involved, requiring adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to cover problems and situations to which their application is not clearly defined. Requires attention to details and accuracy in record keeping and reporting due to impact on customer relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Request payments in form of checks and wires. Maintain log of loan disbursements on all loans. Request documents necessary for loan closings. Assist loan officer with loan committee packages. Order appraisals, title work, verifications, and other documentation necessary for loans. Schedule and request required reports. Handle written and oral correspondence with customers. Load financial data into computer using Excel and Word. File documents in loan files. Assist with other special projects for management. Maintain office operations in manager's absence. All other duties as assigned by supervision.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience with computers, calculators, fax machines and copy machines. Requires strong computer background in Excel and Word. Good telephone and people skills a must. Looking for someone who is a self-starter and able to work independently. Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities. Requires an individual who has excellent organizational skills and can work well under pressure. First Financial Bank offers an excellent benefits package which includes: Health/RX/Dental Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation & Holidays 401(k), Profit Sharing and ESOP First Financial Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Experience:

Loan processing: 1 year (Preferred)

Accounting:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Required)

Work Location:

In person