Associate Tax Accountant

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Company: Green Stone Farm Credit Services

Are you looking to launch or grow your career in tax and accounting while making a meaningful difference for agricultural and rural businesses? We're seeking an Associate Tax Accountant who is eager to learn, develop expertise, and build strong client relationships while delivering exceptional tax, accounting, and business consulting services.

In this role, you'll work directly with clients, partners, and team members to provide tax planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial consulting services that help businesses succeed. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with numbers, building relationships, and supporting the agricultural community, we'd love to hear from you.

Get to know Green Stone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making Green Stone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do tomer First, Deliver Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Green Stone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

Green Stone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

Green Stone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of volunteer time
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment or tuition reimbursement programs
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

What You'll Do

Tax Services

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Assist clients with tax planning and projections to support sound financial decision-making.
• Conduct tax research and ensure compliance with IRS regulations and industry requirements.
• Maintain trial balances, general ledgers, and fixed asset schedules.
• Process payroll tax payments and prepare payroll reporting forms.
• Organize workload and manage deadlines during peak tax seasons.
• Assist with training and guidance for interns and seasonal team members.

Client Accounting Services

• Process payroll and payroll tax filings.
• Perform bookkeeping services, including account reconciliations, bill payments, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Develop and maintain budgeting information for client businesses.
• Travel to client locations to provide on-site accounting services when needed.
• Support clients utilizing accounting software solutions.
• Review and provide quality control for accounting work completed by support staff.
• Advise clients on bookkeeping practices, account reconciliations, business planning, and operational decisions.
• Help clients understand the value of accurate financial reporting and how it supports business growth.

Relationship Management & Consulting

• Partner with internal teams to promote tax, accounting, and business consulting services.
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients and team members on tax and accounting matters.
• Build strong relationships through exceptional client service and professional communication.
• Stay current on tax laws, accounting practices, and industry trends through continuous professional development.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to learn quickly…