Assistant I, Financial Accounting, South Bend, IN

• Provides general accounting assistance and application support to the department.

• Handles daily loan payment receipts and post payments to the Loan Application System.
• Responsible for loan account maintenance on Loan Application System.
• Answers questions from internal and external loan customers.
• Reviews and audits loan maintenance input by co-workers.
• Assists the Manager in general ledger maintenance, reporting and analysis.
• Provides accounting application support to the department.
• Validates all requested report changes generated through the distribution/production system.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• One (1) to three (3) years of office experience in accounts receivable preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting.
• Understanding of debits and credits.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Dependable and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• One (1) – three (3) years college preferred.

• Minimal or occasional travel for meetings, projects or training as needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.