AgWest Farm Credit
Financial Services
AccountingAnalyst
“Accounting Analyst at AgWest Farm Credit. Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, GAAP. Ensure accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting. Process and analyze general ledger”
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions; Problem identification; Solution implementation; Process improvements
Occasional travel for all-staff or team meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, three to five years’ related experience in a public or corporate accounting environment, Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statement preparation, Experience working with general ledger systems, GAAP research, writing technical accounting memos, organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines, Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions, Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
Nice to Have
CPA licensure or candidacy, Public accounting experience
What You'll Do.
Ensure accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting
Process and analyze general ledger
Prepare or review journal entries and reconciliations
or manage internal controls
Develop and maintain analytics
Provide technical guidance and research
Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports
Assist in preparing regulatory reporting
Take ownership of problem identification
Implement solution implementation
Identify and implement process improvements
Mentor other team members
Assist team manager with training needs
Communicate conceptual accounting concepts
Peer review workpapers
Peer review journal entries
Peer review technical accounting memos
Peer review reconciliations
Communicate on behalf of the team
Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors
Coordinate and manage annual audit process
Perform all duties and maintain all standards
Maintain company policies
Maintain internal controls
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with others within the organization; Work with external auditors; Serve as a representative on work groups; Communicate on behalf of the team with individuals throughout the organization; Communicate with executive management; Coordinate and manage all phases of the annual audit process
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate both verbally and written; Communication of conceptual accounting concepts
Process & Methodology
Serve as the lead in design, Serve as the lead in testing, Serve as the lead in implementation of new processes or systems, Serve as the lead in implementation of software upgrades, Serve as the lead in implementation of automation projects
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