Looking for an interesting and challenging career opportunity (and fantastic benefits!) with an established company? Have a look at Northwest Farm Credit Services (www.northwestfcs.com/careers).

As a member-owned financial cooperative (and part of the Farm Credit System that was established by the federal government), Northwest FCS helps business owners in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries secure the financing they need to operate and grow, and the crop insurance they need to protect their livelihoods.

More than 800 Northwest FCS employees throughout 40+ locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, collaborate to provide sound financial services and assistance to our customer-members who are producing the food that helps feed the world.

We are looking for an Agriculture Loan Processor (internal title = Financial Specialist) to join our Montana Lending Team in Sidney. This is a career opportunity role for someone who is detail- and process-oriented with a knack for quickly learning systems, and the ability to keep multiple work streams moving forward.

This highly (internal and external) customer service driven full-time position reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for assisting with preparing Agriculture loan documents and processing Agriculture loan transactions. (Previous administrative assistant experience preferred, and/or banking and Agriculture experience preferred but not required - we provide the resources to learn the job). Click here to learn about a day in the life of an Agriculture Loan Processor (Financial Specialist).

Primary Duties

• Provide excellent customer service
• Gather customer information in order to complete loan documents
• Meet with customers and present documents for signing; respond to customer inquiries
• Accurately enter and maintain customer information into applicable systems
• Process transactions including checks and receipts
• Coordinate with external entities such as title companies, escrow services, attorneys, appraisers, insurance, and real estate agents
• Perform file maintenance on loans, including managing customer accounts, updating yearly monitoring requirements, and confirming continued insurance coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and produce accurate reports and documents
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Strong computer skills, and experience using MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial lending, banking, or related field
• General knowledge of applicable credit laws and regulations
• Knowledge of credit investigation and verification practices
• Knowledge of platting and legal descriptions

In addition to a comprehensive suite of core benefits designed to support individuals in varied career stages, Northwest FCS provides all employees with 24 paid hours annually to volunteer in their communities; a substantial employer match to our award-winning 401(k) plan; a bonus plan; generous paid vacation, sick, and family and medical leave; and financial assistance for adoptions. All employees have access to robust learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and Audible. Jeans/appropriate casual is the standard dress code.

Northwest FCS is a six-time recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, and the top scoring large company in the Best Places to Work-Inland Northwest competition five years in a row.

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 applicable discrimination laws.