Accounting Specialist- Agriculture

The Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) Associate serves as an outsourced accountant for agriculture clients.  They will work as a part of a team to provide a valuable client experience.  They are tasked with handling the day-to-day accounting and finance functions for their clients.

• Acts as Outsourced Accounting Specialist and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting needs for clients, acting as their accounting department
• Provide financial analysis in an effort to make recommendations to streamline the accounting and finance operations of clients
• Prepares reports and other documents as requested, including financial statements, tax forms, sales tax reports, and others as requested
• Is a key point of contact for the client on day to day accounting matters
• Supports other outsourced accountants and their clients
• Works as part of a team to provide accounting services for clients
• Reconciles the client bank statements
• Calculates month end journal entries and balances GL accounts to support the CAS Controller
• Utilized cloud-based technology
• Uses excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to streamline the accounting and finance operations of clients
• Supports other outsourced accountants and their clients
• Seeks out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred
• Knowledge and experience working in agriculture business
• Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining
• Understanding of GAAP guidelines
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Team player
• Ability to think innovatively

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.