Are you ready for a career that will make a difference? As a Farm Credit team member, you will be a part of a cooperative that helps Florida farmers and ranchers with the necessary funding to provide the world with a stable, healthy, and sustainable food supply. We recognize the vitality of Florida agriculture and take pride in serving as a resource to rural America. To ensure the continuity of this resource, it takes a staff with a diverse array of expertise. Our employees come from all walks of life, all around the world. Many of our employees started their careers with no agricultural background, while others are deeply rooted in the industry. Regardless of where your career has taken you, Farm Credit of Central Florida will provide you with the opportunities, tools, and resources to take you to where you want to go.
Farm Credit of Central Florida supports rural communities and agriculture in 13 central Florida counties including, Polk, Citrus, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernan do, Hillsborough, Lake, Sumter, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard. Part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, the association loans funds for agricultural purposes, makes residential loans, and sells crop insurance. Over 1,200 borrowers have chosen Farm Credit of Central Florida as their lender of choice. Farm Credit of Central Florida provides over $1 billion in originated loans and other financial services to its member-borrowers.
Farm Credit of Central Florida, a leading agribusiness lender seeks a highly motivated accountant with a can-do attitude. The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn new things in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment as well as the ability to function with minimum supervision.
Responsibilities of the Associate Accountant will include:
– Post and reconcile to General Ledger and loan accounting systems
– Verification of critical maintenance activity, posted transactions, and verification of funds disbur sements and general ledger activity
– Perform reconciliations of accounts and other account analysis
– Provide consistent and accurate accounting help to loan operations
– Accounts Payable Processing/Accounts Receivable Processing
– Perform end-of-the-month tasks: review/reconcile corporate cards, expense reports, etc
– General functions: handle customer calls, filing, mail sorting, etc
– Execute various projects/duties as requested by management
Qualifications
– Education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate degree in Accounting or Business.
– Understanding and following accounting policies, procedures, and practices.
– Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers.
– Ability to interact effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and confidential environment.
– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
– Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
– Minimal travel to/from other branch offices or for training to other states
– Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with demonstrated ability to learn new technology
– Familiarity with Fiserv DNA is not required but preferred