Farm Accounting Officer

AgCountry Farm Credit Services; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Insurance & wellness programs

Job summary

AgCountry Farm Credit Services, based in Fargo, North Dakota, seeks a Farm Accounting Officer to join our team. You will provide timely, accurate accounting services for farming operations, handle cash and accrual statements, and deliver high-quality customer service to a portfolio of farm entities.

As you grow, you will educate customers and teammates on reporting, act as the primary contact for accounting-related service, and participate in industry events to share expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related field required.
• 0–2 years of accounting and tax experience stated.
• Ability to provide financial and business consulting to customers and support portfolio accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate accounting services for farming operations and owners of farmland.
• Act as the primary contact for accounting-related service for customers.
• Educate customers and teammates on timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage own time to complete customer work by deadlines.
• Remain current on accounting rules and industry practices.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting

Relationship building

Time management

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related field

Job description

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.

Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Farm Accounting Officer to join our team! This role will primarily focus on customer service and retention by quickly and effectively completing customer requests and building relationships with customers. Complete timely and technically accurate accounting and perform other related activities for a portfolio of all types of farm entities. Provide consistent high-quality service that is timely, thorough, and responsive to meet and exceed customer expectations.

• Service and Operations


• Provides timely and accurate accounting services for farming operations and owners of farmland, while providing quality customer service and advice. Services may include depreciation, payroll, bill pay, cash and accrual statements, enterprising and full-service accounting.


• Educates farm accounting customers and teammates on the importance and effectiveness of timely and accurate reporting.


• Act as the primary contact for accounting-related service for the customer.


• Manage own time to complete customer work by deadlines.


• Remain current on accounting rules.


• Share expertise by delivering internal presentations and answering questions from other officers and teammates.


• Invoice customers according to price minimums and percentage increases.


• Follow department and association established processes.


• Actively participate in presentations at industry events and customer meetings to promote accounting expertise.


• Represent the Associations at industry and agricultural events in the region.


• Proactively provide referrals to other teammates, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.


• Promote and build reputation and image within community, region, and association


• Projects, Initiatives, and Other Operational Work


• Volunteer for and collaborate with the team on special projects and initiatives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Cont.

Portfolio - Develop and maintain solid knowledge of applicable systems. Provide accounting services to a portfolio of customers, while progressing in operations complexity and oversight independence. Develops competence eventually performing the job role independently and supporting a portfolio of customers. Provide financial and business consulting to customers. Follow department and association established processes. Continue to grow professionally through professional development. May work toward CPA Certification or other applicable certifications. Newer Officers coordinate with team members on complex transactions and to provide customer problem resolution. Experienced Officers are capable in addressing all aspects of farm accounting processes, even in complex situations. Participate in department projects and committees. As experience progresses, shares expertise by participating in internal presentations and answering questions from other officers and teammates. Experienced Officers provide training and mentorship to less experienced tax teammates. Provide referrals to other teammates, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.

Travel Time

• Travel during the day = 25%

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or other related business field.

Years of Experience

• 0 - 2 years of experience in Accounting and tax experience.

Why Us:

For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Retirement Plans: 401(k)


• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave


• Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay

For a comprehensive overview of our total reward offerings.

About Us:

AgCountry has 43 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.