Tax & Accounting Assistant

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 $16 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 year16 hours of volunteer timePaid parental leave401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/matchMedical, 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 programYearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees Key Responsibilities: Client Bookkeeping Services Process payrolls, payroll liabilities, and complete federal/state payroll formsPerform monthly bookkeeping, including income/expense tracking, bill payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reportingProvide on-site bookkeeping for farm clients as neededMaintain monthly budgets and produce quarterly and year-end financial statementsAssist customers using accounting softwareTrack hours and invoice clients; monitor accounts receivable Tax Preparation Support Assist with tax organizer distribution, pro-forma return creation, and information return (1099/W-2) processingSupport tax accountants with farmland credits, depreciation schedules, and e-filing tasksMonitor e-file rejections, state-specific requirements, and ensure all client documents are properly filed and storedAssemble and invoice tax returns and upload all related documents to OnBase General Administrative Support Answer phones, schedule appointments and meetings, and handle mail distributionMaintain client contact records in Microsoft CRM and Thomson Reuters platformsAssist with invoicing, payment receipting, supply ordering, and office file management Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferredQuickBooks certification preferred Experience 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or payroll procedures preferred Skills & Competencies Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsProficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesExcellent communication and customer service skills GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.