Tax and Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Tax and Accounting Assistant | GreenStone Farm Credit Services

The Tone:
This is an early career role at GreenStone Farm Credit Services. The company is a top Farm Credit association with a $16 billion portfolio, supporting customers from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses. This role is crucial for providing efficient and accurate bookkeeping and tax support, directly enabling agricultural operations to manage finances effectively and thrive.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Mission: Provide efficient and accurate bookkeeping and tax support to farm and agribusiness clients.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft CRM, Thomson Reuters platforms, OnBase

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Client Bookkeeping: Perform comprehensive monthly bookkeeping, including income/expense tracking, bill payments, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting for farm clients.
• Process Payroll Services: Execute payrolls, manage payroll liabilities, and complete federal and state payroll forms.
• Support Tax Preparation: Assist tax accountants with tasks such as organizer distribution, pro-forma creation, depreciation schedules, e-filing, and information return processing.
• Provide Client Software Assistance: Guide customers in effectively using accounting software and assist with financial statement production.
• Perform Administrative Support: Handle general office duties, including answering phones, scheduling, managing client records, and assisting with invoicing and office files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or payroll procedures preferred.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bonus: Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred; QuickBooks certification preferred.