Sr Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial • Bloomington, MN

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Advanced knowledge of basic accounting and/or finance principles.
• Advanced knowledge of IRS rules and guidelines.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and other related accounting and/or report writing software applications.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to remain objective in balancing business needs and risk.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily accounting reconciliations/general ledger balancing in relation to loan accounting transactions.
• Processes and analyzes organizational fees.
• Creates and reviews accounting system entries using the appropriate general ledger accounts, procedures and accounting principles, for routine and moderately complex transactions.
• Reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure monthly balances.
• Provides technical support to team members and/or vendors regarding issues with general ledger, client transactions, subsidiary accounts and financial systems in accordance with department and company policies and procedures.
• Resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Monitors team inbox and answers questions via email or phone.
• Responds to and resolves moderately complex and complex issues and situations.
• Assists in other general accounting functions and department mailings as needed.
• Uses available information on accounting systems and may create processes and/or distribute various department and management reports used in ongoing decision-making.
• Assists in identifying the trends and/or interpreting report information.
• Creates various spreadsheets for data inputs, allocations, accruals, and calculations that impact the financial statements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree