Loan Services & Grants Specialist

City of Jackson; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holid

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Pension program

Healthcare savings plan

Job summary

City of Jackson is seeking a Loan Services Specialist/Office Assistant to support home rehabilitation programs. You will process loan applications, conduct financial interviews, verify data, and coordinate closings with funding sources.

You’ll also handle routine bookkeeping, data entry in multiple systems, and prepare reports. The role requires strong Excel skills, high accuracy in typing, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general bookkeeping and accounting standards.
• Discretion related to handling confidential information.
• Detail-oriented with ability to organize large volumes of information.
• Proficient with general office equipment and software; learn financial apps.
• Excel proficiency; ability to create spreadsheets and graphs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High accuracy in typing (45 wpm) and keystrokes (6000/hr).
• Strong English reading, writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Process loan applications for home rehabilitation programs and verify eligibility.
• Process loans and closings; prepare closing documents and payments.
• Maintain bookkeeping related to program activities and reimbursements.
• Enter data in BS&A, Neighborly, and IDIS; prepare reports.
• Create spreadsheets, forms, and informational materials.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and assist visitors.
• Maintain paper and electronic files per procedures.
• Assist with grant duties and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Discretion

Detail oriented

Office equipment

Excel

Independent worker

Teamwork

Typing 45 wpm

Keystrokes 6000/hr

Word & Excel

Tools

BS&A

Neighborly

IDIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

City of Jackson is seeking a Loan Services Specialist/Office Assistant to support home rehabilitation programs. You will process loan applications, conduct financial interviews, verify data, and coordinate closings with funding sources.

You’ll also handle routine bookkeeping, data entry in multiple systems, and prepare reports. The role requires strong Excel skills, high accuracy in typing, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.