Senior Accounting Assistant

Final date to receive applications:
March 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is dedicated to supporting and advancing the agricultural community throughout Ohio. As a statewide organization rooted in advocacy, education, and member service, OFBF works to ensure that agriculture remains a strong, sustainable, and vital industry. We are seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant who will play an important role in supporting our county offices and subsidiaries by providing timely, accurate, and effective financial and accounting services.

• The Senior Accounting Assistant is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records for County Farm Bureaus and related projects, ensuring monthly financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
• This position prepares and classifies accounting entries including cash disbursements, cash receipts, billings, and journal entries, and performs monthly intercompany reconciliations for payables and receivables.
• The role also manages the preparation of 1099 reporting, maintains county investment records, and prepares documentation for county financial self-audits, attending those audits as requested.
• In addition, this position manages County Farm Bureau bi-weekly payroll processing and related payroll changes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all payroll functions.
• The Senior Accounting Assistant partners closely with county staff to understand their accounting needs, provide meaningful financial data, and enhance their ability to utilize that information effectively.
• The individual must be comfortable reconciling transactions between systems, including CRM platforms, and maintaining proficiency in all clerical and accounting functions within the department.
• Ongoing professional development is expected, and attendance at special meetings or conferences may be required to strengthen technical and management expertise.
• Additional assignments may be directed by the Finance Director of County Operations or Organizational Directors to support accurate and effective county financial management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field or an associate degree in accounting combined with three or more years of direct accounting experience may also be considered.
• One to three years of experience in an accounting environment
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statement interpretation, reconciliations, and payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Quick Books, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems is required.
• Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple deadlines, and skilled at identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative relationship-building abilities.
• Appreciation for Ohio agriculture is important for success in this position.
• This requires the ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
• The position will require some travel for meetings and or training.

At OFBF, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on agriculture across Ohio while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. We offer a generous and competitive benefits package that includes a cell phone stipend, vacation, sick, and family sick time; nine observed holidays with additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match;

three health plan options; employer contributions to a Health Savings Account; dental and vision coverage; life insurance and voluntary insurance options; short-term and long-term disability; an employee incentive plan; tuition reimbursement; and an employee referral bonus program.

If you are an accounting professional who values precision, service, and contributing to Ohio’s agricultural community, we encourage you to apply.