Accounting Manager

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado (FCSC) is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team. The chosen candidate will manage the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Asset Accounting activities of the Association and provides leadership and direction to the accounting team

This position is full time, working approximately 40 hours a week, and is benefits eligible.

Organizational Information

Today, the Farm Credit System is one of the strongest, most financially sound lending institutions in the U.S. Its 59 institutions serve our country's farmers and ranchers, rural America, and agribusiness.

As one of the Farm Credit System's associations, Farm Credit of Southern Colorado is a robust organization serving its member / owners in 31 counties throughout Southern Colorado.

Over $1 billion in assets, Farm Credit of Southern Colorado's approximately 90 staff members bring strength to its shareholders and communities.

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado is a member-owned cooperative that provides a wide range of financial products and risk management services for agricultural producers, agribusinesses, and farmland and rural homeowners.

At Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, we believe in creating a culture where teammates enjoy coming to work and feel included.

We live this every day by enacting our FIRST principles, Fun , Integrity , Respect , Service , and Trust .

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager manages the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Asset Accounting activities of the Association and provides leadership and direction to the accounting team.

Essential Responsibilities

Accounting Management :

• Manages day-to-day General Ledger and Fixed Asset Accounting Operations including (but not limited to) :
• Reviewing daily balancing of key accounts including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and clearing accounts, and ensures timely resolution of variances
• Reviewing trial balance, balance sheet and income statement as well as researching variances
• Manages day to day Accounts Payable activities including :
• Reviewing vendor set ups
• Overseeing 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC processes
• Approving payments and ensuring they are properly authorized, coded and entered properly
• Reviews and approves accounting transactions by :
• Reviewing and approving fixed asset entries for proper classification, amount and correct depreciation life span
• Reviewing and approving GL entries for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation
• Coordinates month-end close process to ensure that the accounting group finishes all month-end tasks.
• Coordinates information from branches and analysis of information for :
• Cost study to determine SFAS#91 deferrals
• Time study to determine management fee allocation
• Oversees annual fixed asset inventory
• Participates in projects as identified by the CFO or other Senior Management

Staff Supervision :

• Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates accounting team members
• Determines division of responsibilities and provides work guidance and direction
• Approves and manages time off requests
• Recommends and implements performance standards and completes performance evaluations

Internal Reporting and Budgeting :

• Provides budget to actuals report and prepares and delivers presentations to the management team
• Prepares Variance Analysis of budgets to actuals
• Assists with annual budget process by preparing assigned location budgets and / or requesting information from department heads
• Validates assigned reports (user acceptance testing) to ensure accuracy
• Provides ad hoc reports as needed to the management team

Internal Controls and Audit Program :

• Prepares or reviews schedules requested by auditors, as assigned and compiles information for the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), annual audits, internal operations review, and any additional auditing requests
• Maintains spreadsheet controls
• Maintains and enforces segregation of duties and internal controls within accounting department

Policies and Procedures :

• Recommends, documents and maintains accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitors reporting for accuracy, ensures all work processed is incompliance with departmental procedures and takes appropriate action or escalates issues where needed.
• Reviews newly issued GAAP guidance, and creates or modifies procedures as appropriate

Data Security and Confidentiality :

Appropriately protecting the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association, employees, customers, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifying Characteristics :

• 6+ years of relevant accounting and / or financial operations experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA Strongly Preferred
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Internal Controls.
• Skill in selecting / managing, coaching / motivating and developing an accounting team
• Skill in developing and implementing accounting / financial policies and procedures
• Skill in interpreting and applying GAAP
• Skill in maintaining internal controls
• Advanced skill in working with Excel and large sets of data

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The following information is disclosed in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Similar positions applied for outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

Salary Range : $100,000k-$115,000

This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting. Actual salaries could vary and may be above or below the range as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.

1.2. Variation is based on various factors including but not limited to location, qualifications, experience, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

In addition, benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k, tax advantage accounts, paid vacation, sick leave and parental leave.

FINAL DATE FOR APPLICATION : Until the position is filled.