Staff Accountant

High Plains Farm Credit, ACA
 
The Farm Credit System is a unique entity, a network of nationally connected, locally owned financial cooperatives. Since 1916, Farm Credit has been devoted to agricultural financing and is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. High Plains Farm Credit is a member of the Farm Credit System and services almost $2.0 billion of loans. High Plains Farm Credit’s vision is to be the preferred source of agricultural financing. 
 
POSITION PURPOSE
High Plains Farm Credit is currently recruiting a Staff Accountant to participate in the accounting and financial reporting function of the Association. This position would report directly to the Vice President - Controller with responsibilities including, but not limited to daily balancing of specific accounts, generating and recording journal entries, initiating and supporting wire and ACH activity, month-end account reconciliations, preparation of financial reports/schedules, and audit compliance.
 
JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with the financial reporting requirements of the Association.
• Board reporting is well-organized, timely, and accurate.
• Support day-to-day accounting operations (e.g., daily balancing, GL data entry).
• Preparation of month-end balance sheet reconciliations and others as needed.
• Maintains the expense report process including employee accounts, delegated authority, approval limits, and G/L postings.
• Sends requested wire/ACH activity generated by the Association.
• Contributes to the planning, preparation, and implementation of the audit compliance program, including the ICFR Framework, as necessary.
• Other accounting/financial reporting projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, but not required.  
• Strong analytic, organizational, problem solving, communication and computer skills.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Internal Controls.