Tax and Accounting Assistant

GreenStone Farm Credit Services•Little Chute, WI

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-minded Tax and Accounting Assistant to provide efficient and accurate bookkeeping and tax support to our farm and agribusiness clients. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for numbers and a commitment to helping agricultural operations thrive. Get to know GreenStone Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country. Culture Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Deliver Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules. What can we offer you? GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company. GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year 16 hours of volunteer time Paid parental leave 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 program Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or payroll procedures preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
QuickBooks certification preferred

Responsibilities

Process payrolls, payroll liabilities, and complete federal/state payroll forms
Perform monthly bookkeeping, including income/expense tracking, bill payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
Provide on-site bookkeeping for farm clients as needed
Maintain monthly budgets and produce quarterly and year-end financial statements
Assist customers using accounting software
Track hours and invoice clients; monitor accounts receivable
Assist with tax organizer distribution, pro-forma return creation, and information return (1099/W-2) processing
Support tax accountants with farmland credits, depreciation schedules, and e-filing tasks
Monitor e-file rejections, state-specific requirements, and ensure all client documents are properly filed and stored
Assemble and invoice tax returns and upload all related documents to OnBase
Answer phones, schedule appointments and meetings, and handle mail distribution
Maintain client contact records in Microsoft CRM and Thomson Reuters platforms
Assist with invoicing, payment receipting, supply ordering, and office file management