Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations

Staff Accountant - Accounting OperationsThis Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations position is responsible for day-to-day general accounting activities and supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This role is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries, maintaining subledgers, performing reconciliations, and analyzing general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. The position will also support financial reporting activities and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.The position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting Operations and will work with other members of the Farmer Mac Accounting and Financial Reporting teams.Farmer Mac embraces a Presence with Purpose work environment, which allows for flexibility of work location while providing the opportunity for teams to come together in the office with purpose.

The position will be based in Farmer Mac's headquarters at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Time. Work outside of these times may be required for planned and unplanned activities for the purposes of completion of a time sensitive project or attendance of off-site meetings or events.

Travel outside of Washington, DC is generally not expected for this position.Primary Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare journal entries for a variety of transactions, including loans, investments, debt, derivatives and other assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting policiesPrepare reconciliations between subledgers and related general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling itemsPerform account roll-forward analyses and detailed fluctuation analyses to ensure completeness and accuracy of balancesSupport the financial close process by meeting established close deadlines and maintaining proper documentationPrepare quarterly and annual reports and disclosures to support the Financial Reporting team in the quarterly filing of forms 10-Q/10-K with the SECReconcile cash activity and support monitoring of cash balances and transactionsAccount for balance sheet accounts such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and other assets and liabilitiesParticipate in system testing and validation for new or enhanced applications to ensure accounting and reporting requirements are metSupport internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and improve processesPerform other accounting and financial tasks as assigned on a regular or ad hoc basisDesired Skills and QualificationsExcellent analytical skills used to assess detailed fluctuations in accounts on a monthly and quarterly basisStrong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial statementsDemonstrated attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and thoroughnessExcellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well in a team settingAbility to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize and manage multiple tasksStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with peers and all levels of managementStrong computer skills with an emphasis in analyzing accounting postings and transaction data in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Access, Visio)Proven organizational skills with a focus on document managementExperience and EducationMinimum of 1 year of experience in public or private accounting, internal audit and/or internal control assessmentsBachelor's degree in Accounting requiredRegistered as, or working towards, a Certified Public AccountantExperience in financial services industry is preferredOur compensation philosophy is targeted pay positioning relative to peers, our industry, and external markets. Farmer Mac is committed to a compensation program that will enable the organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain highly skilled and creative talent to maintain sustained long-term performance and achieve the organization's strategic business objectives. The typical starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $85,000, although wages can vary based on experience, plus performance-based bonus and equity-based awards.

Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.