Farm Accounting Officer

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a Farm Accounting Officer who will focus on service and retention of larger, more complex customers, marketing and promoting accounting services, attending prospective customer calls with lending and insurance business development teams, and providing specialized accounting expertise to others across the Association. This role involves completing timely and technically accurate accounting and performing related activities for a portfolio of farm entities. The ideal candidate is an experienced officer with a breadth of first-hand accounting experience, skilled at managing customer relationships, and acts as a trusted advisor to build relationships with customers and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate accounting services for farming operations and owners of farmland, including depreciation, payroll, bill pay, cash and accrual statements, enterprising, and full-service accounting.
• Educates farm accounting customers and teammates on the importance and effectiveness of timely and accurate reporting.
• Acts as the primary contact for accounting-related service for the customer.
• Manages time to complete customer work by deadlines and remains current on accounting rules.
• Shares expertise by delivering internal presentations and answering questions from other officers and teammates.
• Invoices customers according to price minimums and percentage increases, following department and association processes.
• Actively participates in presentations at industry events and customer meetings to promote accounting expertise.
• Represents the Associations at industry and agricultural events in the region.
• Proactively provides referrals to other teammates, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.
• Volunteers for and collaborates on special projects and initiatives.
• Develops and maintains solid knowledge of applicable systems and provides accounting services to a portfolio of customers.
• Provides financial and business consulting to customers.
• Participates in department projects and committees.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced teammates (experienced officers).
• Actively participates in sales calls with Business Development Officers and contributes to regional go-to-market strategy.
• Travels up to 25% during the day and 5% overnight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or other related business field.
• 0 - 4 years of experience in Accounting.
• CPA, advanced degree, or other applicable certifications encouraged for Market Officer roles.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k).
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay.

About Us

AgCountry has 43 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE, and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses with over 2,600 employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.