Sr Accountant

Job Description
Position/Title: Senior Accountant/Controller
Date: October 8, 2024
Location: Early, Texas
Salary: Range begins at $65,000 but is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Central Texas Farm Credit offers a competitive salary, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, HSA contributions, employee incentive plan, corporate apparel, and much more!
Company Profile:
Central Texas Farm Credit is a full-service agricultural lender covering 20 counties in Central Texas with branch offices located in Brady, Brownwood, Coleman, Comanche, Haskell, San Angelo, and San Saba. We also have an administrative office located in Abilene. We have approximately $720 million in total assets which consists primarily of loans for livestock, crops and real estate. Central Texas Farm Credit is a member-owned cooperative that is well-capitalized with consistently strong earnings and credit quality. We have been a reliable source of credit to the farmers and ranchers of central Texas for over 100 years.
Job Purpose and Scope:
Directs the association's accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining accounting standards, practices, and procedures. Has considerable latitude for decision making in the planning and accomplishment of association goals.
Essential Functions:

• Assists management in directing the accounting function for the association to include financial reporting, general ledger, and other subsidiary systems. Monitors accounting activity to ensure accuracy. Provides support and training for loan administrators and office assistants as necessary.

• May assist management in directing the activities of accounting department personnel by recommending staffing levels, assigning responsibilities and making recommendations for budgets, short and long-range plans, programs and procedures.

• Researches complex accounting/tax issues to recommend appropriate accounting treatment and determines the impact on the financial position of the association. Implements new accounting pronouncements as appropriate for the Association. Manages issues related to the preparation and filing of the consolidated corporate income tax return to arrive at accurate consolidated balances. Responds to IRS and other inquiries from outside agencies for tax information.

• Establishes and interprets the association's financial reporting and accounting policy in accordance with GAAP, FCA regulation, reporting requirements of the Funding Corporation and the Federal Reserve, and IRS code. Develops policies and procedures to enhance the accounting system's internal controls to meet all applicable regulations.

• Oversees and monitors the cash management function including wire transfers, General Ledger and subsidiary account reconciliation. Reviews bank statement and direct note reconciliations as prepared by accounting staff.

• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to senior management, board of directors, external stakeholders, and auditors.

• May assist in the selection of staff, providing training and instruction, conducting performance evaluations, overseeing staff to ensure accountability for their areas of responsibility, approving personnel actions and salaries, delegating authority to staff and determining training needs.

• Develops and maintain internal controls to ensure protection of Association assets.

Summary of Desired/Required Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field and eight (8) or more years of experience in fiscal operations and/or finance and accounting. Two (2) to four (4) years of supervisory experience and CPA certification preferred. General knowledge of accounting/financial systems. Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles. General knowledge of federal and state tax codes. Skill in oral and written communication. Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to perform intermediate to advanced-level accounting/financial analyses under limited supervision.
If you meet the minimum qualifications and wish to be considered for this position, please submit a current resume with a cover letter to the link posted below. At the sole discretion of Central Texas Farm Credit, individuals with less than minimum experience requirements may be considered with the position adjusted to a commensurate title.
This position is currently open and will close upon filling.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.