Credit Operations Clerk I

POSITION: Operations Clerk - Loan Booking REPORTS TO: Booking Supervisor INDIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President of Loan Operations REPORTS TO THIS POSITION: None FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ROLE SUMMARY: Responsible for the accurate booking and processing of newly originated loans as well as loan modifications and renewals to the Banks core operating system. SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS (DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES): • Accurately process new, modified, and renewed consumer and commercial loan types within the Bank's core platform. • Perform daily balancing of the payment and fees in process general ledger account. • Assist in the daily processing of loan account maintenance and branch associate requests. • Participate in the daily review and remediation of unposted and rejected loan items as well as the cash items general ledger account. • Perform other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Ability to make sound decisions within proper authority and use good judgment based on authority vested by the Loan Booking Supervisor; know when to refer situations to a higher authority. • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify and interpret detailed documentation. • Ability to work in a high-information, high-responsibility, frequently changing environment. • Excellent initiative and drive skills, proactive teamwork, cooperation and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work with limited supervision and to plan and organize daily workflow to achieve set objectives and deadlines. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with a broad base of internal associates. • Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills. • Possess the necessary interpersonal skills to facilitate proactive teamwork, to communicate effectively and maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times. • Ability to maintain a sound understanding of lending documentation. • Ability to identify problems and resolve them in a proactive, timely manner. • Strong PC skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office and web-based applications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Associate's degree or equivalent experience. • Two to four years of financial services experience preferred. • Capable user of computer systems and technology, including word-processing, spreadsheets, etc. • Possess strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.