Description/Job Summary
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for assisting your local agriculture community, friendly, energetic, organized, and want an oppritunity to grow and work with great people! We are looking for someone that has experience in providing excellent customer service, meeting coordination, and enjoys variety in their work! This Customer Service Representative position provides front-line customer service and office operations within our Macon Branch!
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with the starting salary for this position at $37,000, however salary may be commensurate with experience.
Office Location: Macon, MO
This position is open until filled.
Department: Marketplace Services
Reports To: Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer
Supervises: None
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Responsibilities/Duties
Percentage
Job Functions
25%
Customer Service
Answers the phones and assists walk in customers by assessing and interpreting customer needs.
Responds to customer request and /or identifies staff member who should respond to customer request.
Accepts, identifies and processes loan payments and provides receipts to customers
Provide various other services which may include loan and funds held advances, payoff documentation, ordering drafts and notary services
30%
Loan Coordination
Monitors property or crop insurance documentation to ensure requirements are met
Follows up on missing or incomplete documentation (i.e. earnings information / financial information & etc.)
Determines need for collateral releases and returns paid notes in compliance with paid in full loan procedures Completes lien searches
Maintains electronic files
Completes loan verifications for third parties
Completes Loan to Note Verification
25%
Account Maintenance
Applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities, which may include:
Posting receipts and disbursements daily
Monitoring daily, monthly and year end reports to identify and resolve discrepancies
Processing incoming and outgoing electronic transfers
Making initial customer contact on early delinquent payments
Correcting customer account payment or disbursement entries
Monitoring monthly UCC Continuations
20%
Office Duties
Contacts service providers for office equipment maintenance and document shredding
Orders office supplies
Schedules and sets up for meetings and events for internal and external groups
Authorizes invoices for office expenses
Handles internal and external mail
n/a
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
Skill in utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data