Accountant II - Loan Operations

Accountant II - Loan Operations

Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America's network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to almost 1,000 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the "CFC Difference" that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions. 

CFC has a need for an Accountant II - Loan Operations to join our Accounting team. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our headquarters office in Sterling, VA, as well as optional remote workdays. The Accountant II - Loan Operations is responsible for loan activity for commitments, loans and fees through their life cycle which includes processing, reconciliation, journal entries and financial reporting. This individual applies accounting knowledge within the loan accounting group through successful use of accounting rules and concepts (GAAP).  

As an Accountant II - Loan Operations, you will:
Be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of commitment, loan and fee information.
Perform daily sub-ledger reconciliations.
Be responsible for generating journal entries, General Ledger account reconciliations and financial reporting schedules.
Respond to internal and external customer questions and requests.
Adhere to loan accounting SOX 404 controls.
Resolve commitment and loan related data problems within the loan accounting system.
Generate a high volume of invoice related data and resolve any issues that may arise.

To be successful, you will need:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
Working toward CPA eligibility preferred.
Minimum two years of accounting experience required.
Previous financial institution experience preferred.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to analyze loan documents.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to complete multiple, competing tasks under deadlines.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes hybrid work options; annual incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more-all in a friendly, professional work environment. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nrucfc.coop. CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.