Accounting Specialist - AgFirst

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers career development/training, the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, and a great work/life balance?

Overview: Horizon Farm Credit seeks an Accounting Specialist to join our team. The qualified candidate may work in the Westminster, MD or Mechanicsburg, PA branch locations. The hours of operation are typically, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of successful employment. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in agriculture and rural communities.

In this role, you'll handle a variety of administrative tasks and accounting responsibilities, including: supporting cash management, processing Accounts Payable, fixed asset management, journal entry preparation, and reconciliations. You'll ensure transactions are accurately and promptly posted to various systems and take on additional duties as needed.

Areas of Responsibility Include:

Process may include:

• Administrative tasks
• Accounts Payable
• Cash Management
• GFX wire responsibilities
• Fixed Asset Management

Journal Entry Processing and Account Reconciliations:

• Processing of routine to basic or moderate general ledger transactions, while ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with procedures
• Properly and timely prepares assigned account reconciliations

Other duties as assigned by management

Education

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field.

Experience

• Generally, zero to three years of accounting experience.

Preferred Skills

• Possess sufficient communications skills, both written and oral to represent the Association in a professional manner.
• Ability to initiate, organize, and prioritize work required.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must possess basic analytical skills that are inherently necessary in an accounting/financial environment.
• Must possess problem-solving skills necessary to solve routine accounting problems and make routine decisions.
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
• Ability to travel to/from other branch offices, customer meetings, etc., as deemed necessary.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.

Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:

• Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
• 401 (k) with significant employer matching
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Student loan reimbursement
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Paid maternity and bonding leave
• Paid short-term disability
• Fun and inclusive work environment

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000, depending on previous experience

Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.