Government Finance Post-Funding Associate in Manhattan, Kansas at KS StateBank

Position Description:

This position is great for someone just beginning their government finance or banking career and it's a good opportunity to help make a different in communities across the country. Our Government Finance department and non-profit lending offers a vital service to cities, counties, schools, fire districts, and other municipal entities by helping them secure the financing necessary to grow and serve their community.

Our employees work to live up to our mission: together, we keep communities running. As a Government Finance Post-Funding Associate, you will be communicating with internal employees, as well as bank customers via email and phone, and working as a team to complete daily tasks. Duties include a combination of gathering information and research related to loan issues; posting loan payments; quoting payoffs; tracking titles, insurance and missing originals; balancing internal deposit and general ledger accounts; and maintaining the participations portfolio. Attention to detail is vital for this position.

Those who enjoy using their previous knowledge and experience to solve problems and make decisions, and who gain satisfaction from completing a task on-time and without errors, will thrive in this position. We're looking for someone who will learn the procedures and best practices for this position and then use facts, data and research to complete their tasks. Curiosity and the drive to learn in order to completely understand the connections are desirable traits. Individuals who are flexible, can quickly shift between the multiple demands, and who look for win-win solutions find success in this position.

This is a full-time position with wages starting at $18 to $20 per hour. Employee benefits include 401k, health, dental and vision insurance and paid time off.

Job Responsibilities:

Dependability

• Completes task proficiently and on time. Displays initiative, follows through, is available as a resource, and fulfills obligations. Coworkers and clients can rely on employee to fulfill commitments. Refers to the ability to be trusted or relied upon to act in the way required or expected.

Detail Oriented

• Work is accurate, error free, and completed according to company policy standards. Tracks appropriate data, project history, and supporting documents. Final results are comprehensive and meticulous. Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

Job Knowledge

• Job Knowledge refers to the amount of relevant knowledge and skill and employee has. Includes awareness and possession or mastery of job facts, practices, manual skills and techniques and decision-making methods.

Policy Compliance

• Understands and complies with company's policies and procedures. Adheres to established processes and applies principles appropriately.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Graduate or GED required; Associates or undergraduate degree preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products

• Comprehension of municipal lending procedures

• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Balance between customer satisfaction orientation and a results driven approach

• Ability to define and resolve problems quickly

• Excellent customer service rapport

• Strong ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously

• Acute attention to detail

• Proficient computer and office equipment skills

• Ability to remain focused without direct supervision

• Confidence when speaking to customers and staff

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Able to view a computer screen for long periods of time

• Must be able to speak and listen clearly both in person and on the phone

• Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy

• This job may require lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently

Additional Information: KS StateBank is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Bank's policy to make employment decisions on the basis of merit and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. The Bank is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee or supervisor. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, please contact an Executive Officer of the Bank. The Bank will immediately undertake an effective, thorough and objective investigation. If the Bank determines that unlawful discrimination has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken. Appropriate action will also be taken to deter future discrimination. The Bank will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint and will not permit retaliation by management or your co-workers.