What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at AgWest Farm Credit?
AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100 year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.
AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.
We are in search of an Accounting Analyst II or Accounting Analyst III to join our Controllers department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP Loan Review and is responsible for preparing and ensuring high quality reporting of the organization's financial information.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.
Compensation Information
The base salary range for this position is:
Level II $63,000 - $95,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary
Level III $69,000 - $119,000; bonus at target is 10% or 12% of salary depending on experience
Job Requirements
- Develop and monitor financial reports for analysis.
- Create ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
- Prepare general ledge journal entries.
- Contribute to an accurate and timely month-end of closing of financial records.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly internal and external financial reporting information.
- Provide technical guidance and research on accounting matters related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory guidance; work with others within the organization, as well as external auditors, to ensure proper accounting and reporting methods are followed.
- Participate in various accounting projects within the department.
- Prepare key spreadsheets and reports for compliance purposes.
- Perform back-up functions as needed to help ensure adequate segregation of duties and comply with internal controls over financial reporting.
- Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Generally, requires 3 or more years' relevant work experience
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to think critically and facilitate resolution to problems, or escalate appropriately
- Highly effective organizational and follow-through sills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines
- Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
- Significant experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Effective collaboration skills and ability to work independently and with a team
- Experience communicating complex concepts to employees at all levels within the organization
Preferred Requirements
- Experience using accounting software systems
- CPA licensure or candidacy
- Experience with public accounting or financial institutions
Benefits Offered by AgWest
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
- Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
- 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!
*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.
Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.
To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.
For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy.
Northwest FCS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $69,000 - $119,000
