Farm Accounting Officer

Farm Credit Services of America•Fargo, ND

About The Position

The Farm Accounting Officer provides timely, technically accurate accounting services and related advice to a portfolio of farm entities, farmland owners, and agricultural customers. The role focuses on customer service and retention by completing requests effectively, building customer relationships, and delivering responsive, high-quality service. Services may include depreciation, payroll, bill pay, cash and accrual statements, enterprise accounting, and full-service accounting. The officer acts as the primary contact for accounting-related customer service, manages work to meet deadlines, stays current on accounting rules, and follows department and association processes. The position also represents the associations at agricultural and industry events, promotes accounting expertise, identifies referrals and cross-selling opportunities, and collaborates on projects and initiatives. Officers develop their knowledge of applicable systems and progressively handle more complex operations with greater independence. Newer officers coordinate with teammates on complex transactions and customer problem resolution; experienced officers can address complex farm accounting processes and may train and mentor less experienced teammates. The role offers opportunities for professional development and may involve pursuing CPA or other applicable certifications. Day travel is 25% and overnight travel is 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or another related business field.
0–2 years of accounting and tax experience.

Nice To Haves

May work toward CPA certification or other applicable certifications.
Professional development is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate accounting services and advice to farming operations and farmland owners, including services such as depreciation, payroll, bill pay, cash and accrual statements, enterprise accounting, and full-service accounting.
Deliver timely, thorough, responsive customer service and build customer relationships to support customer retention.
Educate farm accounting customers and teammates about the importance and effectiveness of timely, accurate reporting.
Serve as the primary contact for customers on accounting-related services.
Manage time and customer work to meet deadlines, remain current on accounting rules, and follow department and association processes.
Share accounting expertise through internal presentations and by answering questions from officers and teammates.
Invoice customers according to price minimums and percentage increases.
Represent the associations at regional agricultural and industry events and participate in presentations at industry events and customer meetings.
Promote the associations’ reputation and image in the community, region, and association.
Provide referrals to teammates and identify opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.
Collaborate with the team on special projects, initiatives, department projects, and committees.
Develop and maintain knowledge of applicable systems and progressively provide accounting services with greater operational complexity and independence.
Provide financial and business consulting to customers.
Coordinate with teammates on complex transactions and customer problem resolution as appropriate to experience level.
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced tax teammates as an experienced officer.
Continue professional development and may work toward CPA or other applicable certifications.