Accountant I

Golden State Farm Credit•Chico, CA

2d•$57,283 - $85,681•Onsite

About The Position

Golden State Farm Credit is seeking an eager and driven individual for their Accountant I role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a strong attention to detail, and is motivated to understand processes. The role involves learning multiple functions within a collaborative and cross-trained team, requiring flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused. As technology advances, this position offers exposure to systems, data, and process improvements, supporting growth into more advanced accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with technology, committed to continuous improvement, accuracy, governance, and ethical financial practices. The team is dedicated to supporting rural communities and the agricultural industry, fostering a collaborative, customer-centric, and engaging work culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and positive impact.

Requirements

Experience in accounting or bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Knowledge of accounting procedures and reporting methodology for financial institutions.
Knowledge of the agriculture and real estate industry, and applied business mathematics and principles.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computers, current software, and other office tools.
Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in the English language.
Skill in serving and working effectively with external and internal customers in a professional manner.
Skill in analyzing information and problem solving to formulate logical and objective conclusions.
Skill in posting, editing, tracking, organizing, and reviewing data/documents with precision and accuracy.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of accounts payable and loan/lease accounting processes and financial statements.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, at the intermediate level, performing advanced analysis, formulas, data capture, charts, graphs, and reports.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Responsibilities

Prepares standard monthly and quarterly financial reports
Researches and corrects account discrepancies
Verifies invoice totals are accurate and no sales tax is assessed
Assigns appropriate General Ledger account to invoice
Posts invoices into the accounts payable system for approval by management
Processes payments via ACH and paper checks
Processes all expense reports after verifying for accuracy and approval
Enters purchases and retirements into fixed asset system
Uses defined procedures to assign depreciable life of assets
Runs and posts monthly reports
Performs periodic physical inventory of furniture and equipment
Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and resolves discrepancies
Reconciles credit card statement expenses to individual expense claims
Coordinates and tracks all employee auto agreements, credit card limits and statements, DMV and insurance records, and other documentation
Collects company vehicle personal and business mileage to calculate taxable fringe benefit amounts and submit to payroll
Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data
Understands, applies, and supports the Association mission and vision statement in a positive, professional manner at work and with customers in all settings