Tax and Accounting Assistant

GreenStone Farm Credit Services • East Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and interested in helping agricultural businesses succeed? We're looking for a Tax & Accounting Assistant to join our team and support a variety of tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative services for farm and agribusiness clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting or business career who enjoys working with numbers, providing outstanding customer service, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting tax preparation, payroll processing, bookkeeping, and client service while building valuable skills in accounting and financial operations.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Enjoys working with numbers and financial information.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates professionally.
• Can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Takes initiative and enjoys supporting a team environment.
• Is comfortable learning and using accounting and business software.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems and software.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• QuickBooks Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience with bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, or accounting-related responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, payroll, and tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls, payroll tax payments, and related federal and state filings.
• Perform monthly bookkeeping activities, including account reconciliations, bill payments, recording income and expenses, and preparing financial reports.
• Assist with monthly budgeting and financial tracking for clients.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support clients utilizing accounting software solutions.
• Travel to client locations, when needed, to perform on-site bookkeeping services.
• Track bookkeeping hours and assist with invoicing and accounts receivable monitoring.
• Prepare and distribute tax organizers and tax preparation materials.
• Create tax return, 1099, and W-2 proformas.
• Prepare and distribute informational returns (1099s and W-2s).
• Assist Tax Accountants with farmland credit calculations, depreciation schedules, and tax return preparation support.
• Electronically file tax returns and informational returns with federal and state agencies.
• Monitor electronic filing statuses and resolve filing issues.
• Track receipt of signed tax documents and required authorizations.
• Assemble completed tax returns and prepare client invoices.
• Upload and maintain electronic tax records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain annual tax files and ensure compliance with record retention procedures.
• Answer phone calls and assist customers.
• Schedule appointments and meetings.
• Prepare and distribute mail and correspondence.
• Support meeting logistics and catering coordination.
• Scan, copy, and maintain client files and documentation.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Process customer payments and prepare invoices.
• Maintain customer and prospect information within CRM systems.
• Generate and monitor reports to ensure accurate and current data.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• 16 hours of volunteer time
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment or tuition reimbursement programs
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED