Farm Credit Council Looking for Accountant at United States, Kansas, Wichita Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Participates in the preparation of association customer reporting and AgVantis reporting, to include published financial statements, FCA Call Reports, internal reporting and other special reporting projects. Prepares transactions to record and reconcile activity in HFM, general ledger and loan activity. Provides support and back up to the General Accounting function to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and other general ledger activity. Participates in the analysis, research and control of accounts, records and reports. Provides assistance to association and AgVantis staff in resolving accounting issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in the preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and annual AgVantis and association customer reports (40%)
2. Researches and implements process efficiencies. Creates and maintains reports for HFM and Lawson. (10%)
3. Provides back-up to the General Ledger accountant (10%)
4. Prepares various work papers for use in audit work performed in conjunction with the annual audit and reporting process and/or internal audits. Analyzes and interprets information received from associations for use in financial reporting. (10%)
5. Monitors daily and month-end reports, checking for accuracy, and reports variances to appropriate personnel. (10%)
6. Reconciles and prepares transactions for various general ledger activities to ensure transactions are posted accurately to general ledger accounts. Communicates various information related to these transactions to Association personnel. Researches various transactions and responds in a timely manner to requests related to transaction activity. (10%)
7. Provides accounting assistance to AgVantis and association personnel in resolving issues. (5%)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned. (5%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

– Education including a Bachelor’s degree in business; preferably with a major in accounting or related field. An equivalent amount of related experience may be substituted for the academic background.

– Experience of approximately 1 year in accounting or finance preferred.

– Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; finance principles and practices; Microsoft excel and word skills; automated accounting systems and other information processing equipment operation.

– Skill in interpersonal communication; financial records maintenance; recording and controlling accounting transactions.

– Ability to work harmoniously with employees at all levels of the organization.

– Regular attendance is required on this job, with the ability to work a full 8-hour day.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Calculator, telephone, computer, fax machine, policy & procedure manuals.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES

Calculating, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, analyzing, planning, coordinating, implementing, listening, documenting.

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