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. AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West. We are in search of a Loan Accountant I to join our Loan Accounting department in Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Director of Loan Accounting and is responsible for performing all the functions necessary to ensure timely and accurate loan and lease accounting. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period. Compensation Information The base salary range for this position is: Level I: $59,000 - $89,000; bonus at target is 8% of salary Job Requirements Performs a variety of loan and lease accounting functions including processing payments, disbursing funds, booking new accounts, and processing account maintenance requests. Adheres to AgWest Farm Credit internal controls, procedures, and policies. Establishes and maintains good internal customer relations by providing ongoing communication, coordination, and assistance to branch staff. Represents the organization via on-line banking help desk, communication with title companies, and customer callbacks regarding certain account transactions. May review branch or other accounting staff transactions for accuracy. Other functions that may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Generally requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, business, or economics Generally requires one or more years of related experience Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices Solid computer skills including MS Office applications and accounting software Read, write and present general business information Preferred Requirements Basic decision-making, negotiating and influencing skills Basic interpersonal, collaboration, communication, team building, problem solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills Adapts to changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment Exercise good judgement and respect others Ability to recognize potential problems and attention to detail Benefits Offered by AgWest Medical, dental, and vision insurance Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company) Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution) Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! *Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure. Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits #LI-Hybrid Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communi