Loan Data Input Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for loading new loans and renewals to the bank's host computer system. Responsible for all loan maintenance after the loan is booked to maintain accurate records for customer information and financial reporting purposes. Responsible for monitoring and clearing unposted items as it pertains to loan transactions. Also responsible for administration of participations bought and sold including communication with other banks to keep participation balances in agreement. Support for loan personnel for corrections to loan accounts, discovery & research, and assist in administration of special asset accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Load new loans and renewals to bank's host computer system. 
2. Clear in-process accounts. 
3. Clear un-posted items. 
4. Clear pass-thru accounts. 
5. Process participation payments and advances.
6. Process bankruptcy payments & paperwork. 
7. Review loan file maintenance for accuracy. 
8. Support loan officers/assistants in researching loan problems and/or issues. 
9. Answer phone requests and inquiries promptly & professionally. 
10. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. 
11. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 19 to 23 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: Payroll Systems, Spreadsheet

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other Skills and Abilities:

- Work as a team player & ability to get along with others
- General knowledge of computers
- Keen eye for details
- Able to handle pressure due to deadline restraints
- Requires multi-task capabilities
- Requires ability to prioritize workflow