Staff Accountant- Accounting Operations

Who we are :

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.3 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time.

And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description :

We are searching for a Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations. The Staff Accountant's responsibilities focus on daily reconciliation of the cash and clearing accounts, including reconciling the monthly bank statements, along with daily general ledger entry preparation and review.

Assists with various monthly, quarterly, and annual close process tasks and reporting. Provides documentation and assistance to internal and external auditors as needed.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares daily and monthly cash account reconciliations. Specific duties include recording cash entries daily to the general ledger and reconciliation of select cash and cash clearing accounts.
• Prepares journal entries for selected activity for the Bank, including but not limited to Prepaid expenses, fixed assets, professional services and other.

Various quarterly journal entries included.

• Extended involvement with monthly and quarterly close processes, including general ledger and subledger analysis, journal entries, reconciliation, Flux Analysis compilation and answering Flux variances on selected accounts.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, for selected accounts.
• Assists with the daily / monthly manual journal entry process from other departments.
• Prepares and maintains fixed assets activity for the Bank, including entry of purchases to the Asset Management module of SmartStream, validating GL entries, reconciling fixed assets to the GL on a monthly basis, and preparation of quarterly and annual fixed assets reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate journal entries, reconciliations and flux analysis. This includes providing accountin g detail and information to internal and external auditors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to financial operations.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
• Serves as primary backup for Debt & Investment Accounting job duties, as needed.

What You Bring to the Team :

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Austin, Texas and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule, while recognizing that the position requires regular onsite collaboration.

It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires :

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration with three (3) or more years related business experience.

Must possess interpersonal relationship skills and excellent written and oral comm unication skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Overall knowledge of accounting as it relates to the general ledger and reconciliation function is required. Extensive knowledge of the Excel and Word processing applications are required, including knowledge of pivot tables.

Our benefits :

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance :

• Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
• Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
• Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program
• Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.

Our culture :

In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities.

As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events.

We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and re cognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.

Important note : We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary.

The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work.

We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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