Accounting Specialist

This hybrid position within the accounting team requires 20% of time (1 day/week) be worked in our office in St. Paul.

Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:

• Creates, validates and posts journal entries
• Prepares client billing from various departments
• Processes invoices
• Reconciles variances in payroll, benefits and billing processes
• Communicates with customers and vendors regarding billing and system differences

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or business and 3 years of accounting experience, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processing and reconciliation
• Working knowledge of Excel, SQL database tables and Word applications
• Knowledge of GAAP
• High attention to detail and skill in maintaining accurate data
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in written and verbal communication with internal and external contacts

Benefits Snapshot:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment (approx. 20% weekly in the St. Paul office)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Time off to recharge: paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off & parental leave
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness program activities and rewards
• Competitive base pay with an incentive plan
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Free downtown St. Paul parking or transportation reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Collaborative team environment

Working at Foundations

Farm Credit Foundations measures success on the value we bring to our customers and owners. Our accounting team ensures integrity of Farm Credit Foundations’ core business of providing benefits and payroll services to our owners.

Farm Credit Foundations is a shared HR service organization located in downtown St. Paul. We serve 30 employers with over 10,900 employees located in 48 states. Learn more at www.farmcreditfoundations.com.

Farm Credit Foundations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, public assistance status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.