AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100 year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Accounting Analyst I or Accounting Analyst II to join our Controllers Department in Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the VP, Assistant Controller and is responsible for preparing and ensuring high quality reporting of the organization's financial information.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position is:

Level I: $66,000 - $99,000; bonus at target is 8% of salary.

Level II: $72,000 - $109,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.

Job Requirements

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting by monitoring general ledger activity and managing and tracking information needed for financial records, budgets or projections.
• Process and analyze general ledge activities, prepare journal entries and reconciliations for areas including, but not limited to, prepaid expenses, leases, investments, accruals, and notes payable.
• Develop, enhance, or manage various financial and internal controls to fulfill reporting requirements to interested parties.
• Assist in providing technical guidance and research related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory guidance; collaborate with other departments within the organization, and external auditors to ensure proper accounting and reporting methods are followed.
• Assist in the coordination of required information for review parties such as internal audit, FCA, external auditors, Board of Directors, and management.
• Provide input on existing system functionality and design. Serve as a representative on designated work groups, to assist in the design, testing, and implementation of new accounting or other systems, software upgrades, and automation projects that affect area of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports in addition to other regulatory reporting needs.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements in area of responsibility.
• Assist in the coordination of the organizations' annual external audit by facilitating auditor requests, monitoring outstanding tasks, and participating in recurring status meetings.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, requires one to five years' related experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statement preparation
• Experience in working with general ledger or ERP systems
• Intermediate Excel knowledge

Preferred Requirements

• CPA licensure or candidacy

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.