Tax SpecialistJoin a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $13.5 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.
As a member of the Farm Advisory Services team, the Tax Specialist works as part of a team dedicated to improving our customers' financial reporting, providing them with the information they need to make tax, accounting and business decisions and ensuring their compliance with Federal and State tax laws. A good understanding of tax and accounting principles is key, as are excellent communication and customer service skills. This person works closely with business accounting staff, consultants, and other business units to develop a strong understanding of Farm Credit East's products and services to provide valuable solutions to customers' financial and business needs.
Those successful in this role possess a proactive mindset along with a willingness to cultivate relationships with both new and existing clients.Duties and Responsibilities:Accurately prepares tax returns along with all other returns per ACA and regulatory standardsDelivers accurate, high quality, high impact tax and accounting services to customers in a manner that motivates and enables them to better accomplish their objectivesContributes to the success of customer businesses and the Association through the timely and accurate delivery of financial services to customers for a profitable feeActively cross-sells all Farm Credit East services and adequately document in AgworxMaintains accounting standards knowledge, as well as federal and state tax knowledge and have a thorough understanding of all tax and records software programsFollows up on customer communication within 24 hoursActively manages CCH workstream data and Agworx dashboards to ensure data integrityAdheres to Farm Credit time and billing practices and procedures ensuring timely and transparent billingJob Qualifications and Requirements:This position requires a Bachelor's degreeExperience in the agriculture industry preferredEnrolled Agent Designation or CPA certificationMinimum of 4+ years of experience in tax planning, compliance and advisoryPassing Farm Credit East's Tax Specialist certification within one year of hiring requiredCompensation and Benefits:Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experienceShort Term Incentive to reward business resultsRetirement Contributions: 401(k) match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salaryDefined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of serviceTime Off: 15 - 25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service 12 days of holiday leave per year 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to yearPaid Parental Leave: Up to 80 hours of paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parentsFamily Care Leave: Additional leave options available under SMLA and company policyHealth and Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including preventive care and wellness programs to support your overall health and well-being Health Savings Account Life insurance at 2x base pay Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base payAdditional Benefits: Tuition reimbursement Continuing education and training Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resourcesFarm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening.