Farm Accounting Officer

Farm Credit; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit is seeking a Farm Accounting Officer to join our team. This role focuses on delivering timely and accurate accounting services to a portfolio of farm entities while building strong customer relationships and providing quality service

Responsibilities include managing deadlines, educating customers, and participating in industry events to promote our accounting capabilities. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required, with 0–2 years of experience and CPA-path potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or other related business field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Accounting and tax experience.
• Newer Officers may progress toward CPA Certification or other applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate accounting services for farming operations and owners of farmland.
• Educate farm accounting customers and teammates on 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.
• Promote accounting expertise at industry events and customer meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Bookkeeping

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a Farm Accounting Officer to join our team! This rolewill primarily focus on customer service and retention by quickly and effectivelycompleting 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.