Staff Accountant

Farm Credit Services of America•Raleigh, NC

15d

About The Position

Staff Accountant – Raleigh, NC Are you passionate about supporting agriculture and rural communities? Do you thrive in a relationship-driven environment where your analytical skills and customer service make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! As a Staff Accountant at AgCarolina Farm Credit, you’ll play a key role in account reconciliations, preparing manual journal entries, accounts payable and fixed assets processing, maintaining internal controls, and managing corporate credit/gas card administration. You’ll be part of a culture that values mentorship, candid conversations, attention to detail, and timely decision-making—all in service of agriculture and rural communities. What You’ll Do: Perform a variety of accounting and administrative functions to maintain day-to-day operations Accounts payable and fixed asset processing Assist with accounting preparations, reconciliations and Preferred Stock processing Manage mileage and expense report processing and assist in Association vehicle administration Administer corporate credit and gas cards Maintain general accounting knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements and enforce adherence and advise management on needed actions What We Value: At AgCarolina, we believe in: Customer Focus – Building strong relationships through responsiveness and professionalism Collaboration – Working closely with your team and other departments to deliver exceptional service Excellence – Bringing precision, organization, and integrity to everything you do Growth – Enjoying opportunities for development, innovation, and meaningful contribution What We’re Looking For: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or Associates degree in business, legal or accounting with at least 2 years of experience in these fields Strong analytical, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills Ability to be assertive and decisive in making sound business decisions Ability to handle high-stress situations professionally Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook Ability to travel within and outside AgCarolina’s territory for training Quick learner, adaptable, and strong problem solver Our Commitment: When you join AgCarolina, you become part of The AgCarolina Way —a team rooted in service and purpose. Everything we do is driven by our mission to yield a prosperous future for our members and employees. In exchange for your time, talent, and commitment, we are committed to offering our employees: Competitive base pay, and eligibility for incentive pay based on personal and Association performance Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, LTD, and others) effective the first day of the month following your date of hire Maternity, Paternity, and Caregiving Leave, because we care about our employees and know they have responsibilities outside of work A market-leading 401(k) plan (with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 6% you defer, plus an AgCarolina discretionary contribution) Paid Time Off, plus 13 paid holidays annually Training and professional development opportunities, and defined career pathways for many roles Meaningful work that allows one to make a difference in agricultural and rural communities and to develop professionally Opportunities for work-life balance that includes employee appreciation and family events A great work environment with colleagues who have a shared commitment to our core values Opportunities for everyone to think and act like a leader, regardless of the position you hold A comprehensive wellness plan: we recognize that our greatest asset is our people—and for our people to perform at their best, they must be healthy and well. AgCarolina Individual Competencies: Communicates Effectively Action-Oriented Makes Good Decisions Collaborates Focuses on Our Members Welcomes Everyone and Treats Them Fairly Leadership Internal candidates must have at least 1 year of Farm Credit experience, a Fully Successful rating or higher on their most recent performance review and have been in their current role for at least 1 year before applying. Interview Process: Applications received within the first 2 weeks of posting date will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open, however, until the vacancy is filled. Phone Screen with AgCarolina HR Representative In-person interview Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans. AgCarolina is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or Associates degree in business, legal or accounting with at least 2 years of experience in these fields
Strong analytical, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills
Ability to be assertive and decisive in making sound business decisions
Ability to handle high-stress situations professionally
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability to travel within and outside AgCarolina’s territory for training
Quick learner, adaptable, and strong problem solver

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of accounting and administrative functions to maintain day-to-day operations
Accounts payable and fixed asset processing
Assist with accounting preparations, reconciliations and Preferred Stock processing
Manage mileage and expense report processing and assist in Association vehicle administration
Administer corporate credit and gas cards
Maintain general accounting knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements and enforce adherence and advise management on needed actions

Benefits

Competitive base pay, and eligibility for incentive pay based on personal and Association performance
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, LTD, and others) effective the first day of the month following your date of hire
Maternity, Paternity, and Caregiving Leave, because we care about our employees and know they have responsibilities outside of work
A market-leading 401(k) plan (with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 6% you defer, plus an AgCarolina discretionary contribution)
Paid Time Off, plus 13 paid holidays annually
Training and professional development opportunities, and defined career pathways for many roles
Meaningful work that allows one to make a difference in agricultural and rural communities and to develop professionally
Opportunities for work-life balance that includes employee appreciation and family events
A great work environment with colleagues who have a shared commitment to our core values
Opportunities for everyone to think and act like a leader, regardless of the position you hold
A comprehensive wellness plan: we recognize that our greatest asset is our people—and for our people to perform at their best, they must be healthy and well