Sr Accountant Financial Reporting - Farm Credit Bank Texas

Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.2 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 technology, 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 Sr. Accountant- Financial Reporting. This role is responsible for compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and preparing various financial information on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and as-needed basis, for the Board of Directors, the Bank management team, Farm Credit Administration (FCA), Farm Credit Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation) and stockholders, under the direction of the Manager of Financial Reporting. This position also requires adherence to Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) policies, which includes maintaining current SOX controls as they are outlined and assisting with the bank's administration of SOX reviews, policy changes, and documentation.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly the Bank's Financial Performance Review and Flash Report for Management and Board of Directors.
- Review, if applicable, the Bank's financial statements prepared by another staff member before they are issued.
- Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual stockholder reports for the Bank, including all required financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures, including the statement of cash flows. Prepare and compile the detailed source documents used in the preparation and review process for the Bank quarterly and annual stockholder reports to ensure adequate documentation is in place to meet the Bank's SOX objectives.
- Prepare the calculation of stock issuance and retirement of Capitalized Participation Pool (CPP) purchases, including the preparation of the journal entry related to the stock issuance and retirement.
- Prepare the calculations and data required for the Bank's patronage payments to associations and OFIs, including Bank's direct note patronage.
- Prepare calculations and reports required for the annual stock equalization, calculating the investment in the Bank required of associations and OFIs.
- Prepare the RBIC (Rural Business Investment Company) funds capital calls and ensure reporting of the funding is reconciled and updated on a monthly and quarterly basis., including the preparation of the required journal entries.
- Prepare other specialized reports for other departments of the Bank, including but not limited to reports for the Credit and Capital Markets departments and the YBS (young, beginning and small farmers) reporting.
- Execute internal controls in connection with the performance of assigned tasks to comply with the bank's SOX objectives.
- Act as a backup for the other Senior Accountant in the Financial Reporting Department.
- Train other staff members in the department, as needed, to prepare reports and schedules which fall under Financial Reporting's responsibility as needed.
- Maintain procedural documentation on activities assigned, including process functionality within financial system as applicable.
- Research and apply accounting concepts and theories to current Bank and district issues. Implement changes to reports prepared, according to revisions in accounting standards as promulgated by accounting authorities and reporting and regulatory changes as dictated by the FCA.
- Prepare special reports as may be assigned by the Manager of Financial Reporting, Assistant Controller, Controller or the Chief Financial Officer, including presentations to the Bank's audit committee and rating agencies.
- Keep the Manager of Financial Reporting fully informed of all pertinent matters regarding the preparation and production of financial statements and analyses.
- Assists with the preparation and knowledge transfer of reporting suites, if applicable.


What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Austin, Texas